p^2-7p+18=0

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Solution for p^2-7p+18=0 equation:


Simplifying
p2 + -7p + 18 = 0

Reorder the terms:
18 + -7p + p2 = 0

Solving
18 + -7p + p2 = 0

Solving for variable 'p'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-18' to each side of the equation.
18 + -7p + -18 + p2 = 0 + -18

Reorder the terms:
18 + -18 + -7p + p2 = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 18 + -18 = 0
0 + -7p + p2 = 0 + -18
-7p + p2 = 0 + -18

Combine like terms: 0 + -18 = -18
-7p + p2 = -18

The p term is -7p.  Take half its coefficient (-3.5).
Square it (12.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '12.25' to each side of the equation.
-7p + 12.25 + p2 = -18 + 12.25

Reorder the terms:
12.25 + -7p + p2 = -18 + 12.25

Combine like terms: -18 + 12.25 = -5.75
12.25 + -7p + p2 = -5.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(p + -3.5)(p + -3.5) = -5.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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