x^2+8x+55=0

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Solution for x^2+8x+55=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + 8x + 55 = 0

Reorder the terms:
55 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving
55 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-55' to each side of the equation.
55 + 8x + -55 + x2 = 0 + -55

Reorder the terms:
55 + -55 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -55

Combine like terms: 55 + -55 = 0
0 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -55
8x + x2 = 0 + -55

Combine like terms: 0 + -55 = -55
8x + x2 = -55

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 = -55 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8x + x2 = -55 + 16

Combine like terms: -55 + 16 = -39
16 + 8x + x2 = -39

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 4)(x + 4) = -39

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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