x^2-8x+88=0

Solution for x^2-8x+88=0 equation:

Simplifying
x2 + -8x + 88 = 0

Reorder the terms:
88 + -8x + x2 = 0

Solving
88 + -8x + x2 = 0

Solving for variable 'x'.

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-88' to each side of the equation.
88 + -8x + -88 + x2 = 0 + -88

Reorder the terms:
88 + -88 + -8x + x2 = 0 + -88

Combine like terms: 88 + -88 = 0
0 + -8x + x2 = 0 + -88
-8x + x2 = 0 + -88

Combine like terms: 0 + -88 = -88
-8x + x2 = -88

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 = -88 + 16

Reorder the terms:
16 + -8x + x2 = -88 + 16

Combine like terms: -88 + 16 = -72
16 + -8x + x2 = -72

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(x + -4)(x + -4) = -72

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.