Rearrange Equation: Step Title: Rearrange the EquationConcise Step Description: Move all terms to one side of the equation to set it equal to zero.Step Calculation: x2+2x+5=0 (originally given as x2+2x=−5, added 5 to both sides)Step Output: x2+2x+5=0
Identify Coefficients: Step Title: Identify the CoefficientsConcise Step Description: Identify the coefficients of the quadratic equation.Step Calculation: Coefficients are 1 (for x2), 2 (for x), and 5 (constant term).Step Output: Coefficients: 1, 2, 5
Calculate Discriminant: Step Title: Calculate the DiscriminantConcise Step Description: Use the discriminant formula D=b2−4ac to check if the roots are real and distinct, real and equal, or complex.Step Calculation: D=(2)2−4⋅1⋅5=4−20=−16Step Output: Discriminant: −16
Conclusion on Roots: Step Title: Conclusion on RootsConcise Step Description: Since the discriminant is negative, the quadratic equation has complex roots and cannot be factored using real numbers.Step Calculation: No real factors exist because the discriminant is less than zero.Step Output: No real factoring possible.