s^2-3-40=0

Solution for s^2-3-40=0 equation:

Simplifying
s2 + -3 + -40 = 0

Reorder the terms:
-3 + -40 + s2 = 0

Combine like terms: -3 + -40 = -43
-43 + s2 = 0

Solving
-43 + s2 = 0

Solving for variable 's'.

Move all terms containing s to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '43' to each side of the equation.
-43 + 43 + s2 = 0 + 43

Combine like terms: -43 + 43 = 0
0 + s2 = 0 + 43
s2 = 0 + 43

Combine like terms: 0 + 43 = 43
s2 = 43

Simplifying
s2 = 43

Take the square root of each side:
s = {-6.557438524, 6.557438524}