s^2+6s+17=0

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Solution for s^2+6s+17=0 equation:


Simplifying
s2 + 6s + 17 = 0

Reorder the terms:
17 + 6s + s2 = 0

Solving
17 + 6s + s2 = 0

Solving for variable 's'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-17' to each side of the equation.
17 + 6s + -17 + s2 = 0 + -17

Reorder the terms:
17 + -17 + 6s + s2 = 0 + -17

Combine like terms: 17 + -17 = 0
0 + 6s + s2 = 0 + -17
6s + s2 = 0 + -17

Combine like terms: 0 + -17 = -17
6s + s2 = -17

The s term is 6s.  Take half its coefficient (3).
Square it (9) and add it to both sides.

Add '9' to each side of the equation.
6s + 9 + s2 = -17 + 9

Reorder the terms:
9 + 6s + s2 = -17 + 9

Combine like terms: -17 + 9 = -8
9 + 6s + s2 = -8

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(s + 3)(s + 3) = -8

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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