x^2+2x+42=0

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Solution for x^2+2x+42=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + 2x + 42 = 0

Reorder the terms:
42 + 2x + x2 = 0

Solving
42 + 2x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-42' to each side of the equation.
42 + 2x + -42 + x2 = 0 + -42

Reorder the terms:
42 + -42 + 2x + x2 = 0 + -42

Combine like terms: 42 + -42 = 0
0 + 2x + x2 = 0 + -42
2x + x2 = 0 + -42

Combine like terms: 0 + -42 = -42
2x + x2 = -42

The x term is 2x.  Take half its coefficient (1).
Square it (1) and add it to both sides.

Add '1' to each side of the equation.
2x + 1 + x2 = -42 + 1

Reorder the terms:
1 + 2x + x2 = -42 + 1

Combine like terms: -42 + 1 = -41
1 + 2x + x2 = -41

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 1)(x + 1) = -41

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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