k^2+8=-2k

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Solution for k^2+8=-2k equation:


Simplifying
k2 + 8 = -2k

Reorder the terms:
8 + k2 = -2k

Solving
8 + k2 = -2k

Solving for variable 'k'.

Reorder the terms:
8 + 2k + k2 = -2k + 2k

Combine like terms: -2k + 2k = 0
8 + 2k + k2 = 0

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-8' to each side of the equation.
8 + 2k + -8 + k2 = 0 + -8

Reorder the terms:
8 + -8 + 2k + k2 = 0 + -8

Combine like terms: 8 + -8 = 0
0 + 2k + k2 = 0 + -8
2k + k2 = 0 + -8

Combine like terms: 0 + -8 = -8
2k + k2 = -8

The k term is 2k.  Take half its coefficient (1).
Square it (1) and add it to both sides.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
2k + 1 + k2 = -8 + 1

Reorder the terms:
1 + 2k + k2 = -8 + 1

Combine like terms: -8 + 1 = -7
1 + 2k + k2 = -7

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(k + 1)(k + 1) = -7

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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