If the quadratic equation x^2 + 2x + k = 0 has no real roots, what is the condition for k?

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If the quadratic equation x^2 + 2x + k = 0 has no real roots, what is the condition for k?
  1. k < 0
  2. k > 0
  3. k >= 0
  4. k <= 0

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Q: If the quadratic equation x^2 + 2x + k = 0 has no real roots, what is the condition for k?
Solution: For no real roots, the discriminant must be less than zero: 2^2 - 4*1*k < 0 => 4 - 4k < 0 => k > 1.
Steps: 10

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