k(k+7)=-28

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Solution for k(k+7)=-28 equation:


Simplifying
k(k + 7) = -28

Reorder the terms:
k(7 + k) = -28
(7 * k + k * k) = -28
(7k + k2) = -28

Solving
7k + k2 = -28

Solving for variable 'k'.

Reorder the terms:
28 + 7k + k2 = -28 + 28

Combine like terms: -28 + 28 = 0
28 + 7k + k2 = 0

Begin completing the square.

Move the constant term to the right:

Add '-28' to each side of the equation.
28 + 7k + -28 + k2 = 0 + -28

Reorder the terms:
28 + -28 + 7k + k2 = 0 + -28

Combine like terms: 28 + -28 = 0
0 + 7k + k2 = 0 + -28
7k + k2 = 0 + -28

Combine like terms: 0 + -28 = -28
7k + k2 = -28

The k term is 7k.  Take half its coefficient (3.5).
Square it (12.25) and add it to both sides.

Add '12.25' to each side of the equation.
7k + 12.25 + k2 = -28 + 12.25

Reorder the terms:
12.25 + 7k + k2 = -28 + 12.25

Combine like terms: -28 + 12.25 = -15.75
12.25 + 7k + k2 = -15.75

Factor a perfect square on the left side:
(k + 3.5)(k + 3.5) = -15.75

Can't calculate square root of the right side.

The solution to this equation could not be determined.

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