Does the equation x^2 + 2x + 5 = 0 have any real roots?

This equation has no real roots, as when we test the equation with the formula b2 - 4ac, we get 22 -415 = 4 - 20 = -16. As this is negative we can be assured that this equation has no real roots.

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