u^2+8u+60=0

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Solution for u^2+8u+60=0 equation:


Simplifying
u2 + 8u + 60 = 0

Reorder the terms:
60 + 8u + u2 = 0

Solving
60 + 8u + u2 = 0

Solving for variable 'u'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-60' to each side of the equation.
60 + 8u + -60 + u2 = 0 + -60

Reorder the terms:
60 + -60 + 8u + u2 = 0 + -60

Combine like terms: 60 + -60 = 0
0 + 8u + u2 = 0 + -60
8u + u2 = 0 + -60

Combine like terms: 0 + -60 = -60
8u + u2 = -60

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

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
8u + 16 + u2 = -60 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8u + u2 = -60 + 16

Combine like terms: -60 + 16 = -44
16 + 8u + u2 = -44

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(u + 4)(u + 4) = -44

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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