The value of the discriminant of \(x^2 + 2x + 5 = 0\) is
A. \(16\)
B. \(-16\)
C. \(24\)
D. \(-24\)
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Answer: B. \(-16\)
\(b^2 - 4ac = 4 - 20 = -16\).
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· 24 Oct 2026
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