x^2+16x+68=0

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Solution for x^2+16x+68=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + 16x + 68 = 0

Reorder the terms:
68 + 16x + x2 = 0

Solving
68 + 16x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-68' to each side of the equation.
68 + 16x + -68 + x2 = 0 + -68

Reorder the terms:
68 + -68 + 16x + x2 = 0 + -68

Combine like terms: 68 + -68 = 0
0 + 16x + x2 = 0 + -68
16x + x2 = 0 + -68

Combine like terms: 0 + -68 = -68
16x + x2 = -68

The x term is 16x.  Take half its coefficient (8).
Square it (64) and add it to both sides.

Add '64' to each side of the equation.
16x + 64 + x2 = -68 + 64

Reorder the terms:
64 + 16x + x2 = -68 + 64

Combine like terms: -68 + 64 = -4
64 + 16x + x2 = -4

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 8)(x + 8) = -4

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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