x^2+8x+59=

Solution for x^2+8x+59= equation:

Simplifying
x2 + 8x + 59 = 0

Reorder the terms:
59 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving
59 + 8x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-59' to each side of the equation.
59 + 8x + -59 + x2 = 0 + -59

Reorder the terms:
59 + -59 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -59

Combine like terms: 59 + -59 = 0
0 + 8x + x2 = 0 + -59
8x + x2 = 0 + -59

Combine like terms: 0 + -59 = -59
8x + x2 = -59

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 = -59 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + 8x + x2 = -59 + 16

Combine like terms: -59 + 16 = -43
16 + 8x + x2 = -43

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + 4)(x + 4) = -43

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.