n^2+8n+26=0

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Solution for n^2+8n+26=0 equation:


Simplifying
n2 + 8n + 26 = 0

Reorder the terms:
26 + 8n + n2 = 0

Solving
26 + 8n + n2 = 0

Solving for variable 'n'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-26' to each side of the equation.
26 + 8n + -26 + n2 = 0 + -26

Reorder the terms:
26 + -26 + 8n + n2 = 0 + -26

Combine like terms: 26 + -26 = 0
0 + 8n + n2 = 0 + -26
8n + n2 = 0 + -26

Combine like terms: 0 + -26 = -26
8n + n2 = -26

The n term is 8n.  Take half its coefficient (4).
Square it (16) and add it to both sides.

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
8n + 16 + n2 = -26 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8n + n2 = -26 + 16

Combine like terms: -26 + 16 = -10
16 + 8n + n2 = -10

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(n + 4)(n + 4) = -10

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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