x^2+17x+289=0

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Solution for x^2+17x+289=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + 17x + 289 = 0

Reorder the terms:
289 + 17x + x2 = 0

Solving
289 + 17x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-289' to each side of the equation.
289 + 17x + -289 + x2 = 0 + -289

Reorder the terms:
289 + -289 + 17x + x2 = 0 + -289

Combine like terms: 289 + -289 = 0
0 + 17x + x2 = 0 + -289
17x + x2 = 0 + -289

Combine like terms: 0 + -289 = -289
17x + x2 = -289

The x term is 17x.  Take half its coefficient (8.5).
Square it (72.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '72.25' to each side of the equation.
17x + 72.25 + x2 = -289 + 72.25

Reorder the terms:
72.25 + 17x + x2 = -289 + 72.25

Combine like terms: -289 + 72.25 = -216.75
72.25 + 17x + x2 = -216.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 8.5)(x + 8.5) = -216.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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