x^2-17*x+132=0

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Solution for x^2-17*x+132=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + -17x + 132 = 0

Reorder the terms:
132 + -17x + x2 = 0

Solving
132 + -17x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-132' to each side of the equation.
132 + -17x + -132 + x2 = 0 + -132

Reorder the terms:
132 + -132 + -17x + x2 = 0 + -132

Combine like terms: 132 + -132 = 0
0 + -17x + x2 = 0 + -132
-17x + x2 = 0 + -132

Combine like terms: 0 + -132 = -132
-17x + x2 = -132

The x term is -17x.  Take half its coefficient (-8.5).
Square it (72.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '72.25' to each side of the equation.
-17x + 72.25 + x2 = -132 + 72.25

Reorder the terms:
72.25 + -17x + x2 = -132 + 72.25

Combine like terms: -132 + 72.25 = -59.75
72.25 + -17x + x2 = -59.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + -8.5)(x + -8.5) = -59.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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