x^2-24x+160=0

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Solution for x^2-24x+160=0 equation:


Simplifying
x2 + -24x + 160 = 0

Reorder the terms:
160 + -24x + x2 = 0

Solving
160 + -24x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-160' to each side of the equation.
160 + -24x + -160 + x2 = 0 + -160

Reorder the terms:
160 + -160 + -24x + x2 = 0 + -160

Combine like terms: 160 + -160 = 0
0 + -24x + x2 = 0 + -160
-24x + x2 = 0 + -160

Combine like terms: 0 + -160 = -160
-24x + x2 = -160

The x term is -24x.  Take half its coefficient (-12).
Square it (144) and add it to both sides.

Add '144' to each side of the equation.
-24x + 144 + x2 = -160 + 144

Reorder the terms:
144 + -24x + x2 = -160 + 144

Combine like terms: -160 + 144 = -16
144 + -24x + x2 = -16

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + -12)(x + -12) = -16

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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