x^2+8x+36=0

Solution for x^2+8x+36=0 equation:

Simplifying
x2 + 8x + 36 = 0

Reorder the terms:
36 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving
36 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-36' to each side of the equation.
36 + 8x + -36 + x2 = 0 + -36

Reorder the terms:
36 + -36 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -36

Combine like terms: 36 + -36 = 0
0 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -36
8x + x2 = 0 + -36

Combine like terms: 0 + -36 = -36
8x + x2 = -36

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

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
8x + 16 + x2 = -36 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8x + x2 = -36 + 16

Combine like terms: -36 + 16 = -20
16 + 8x + x2 = -20

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 4)(x + 4) = -20

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.