x^2+38x+480=0

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Solution for x^2+38x+480=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + 38x + 480 = 0

Reorder the terms:
480 + 38x + x2 = 0

Solving
480 + 38x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-480' to each side of the equation.
480 + 38x + -480 + x2 = 0 + -480

Reorder the terms:
480 + -480 + 38x + x2 = 0 + -480

Combine like terms: 480 + -480 = 0
0 + 38x + x2 = 0 + -480
38x + x2 = 0 + -480

Combine like terms: 0 + -480 = -480
38x + x2 = -480

The x term is 38x.  Take half its coefficient (19).
Square it (361) and add it to both sides.

Add '361' to each side of the equation.
38x + 361 + x2 = -480 + 361

Reorder the terms:
361 + 38x + x2 = -480 + 361

Combine like terms: -480 + 361 = -119
361 + 38x + x2 = -119

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 19)(x + 19) = -119

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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