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The equation x^2 + kx + 5 = 0 has real root(s), where k is an integer. Write down two positive values of k.

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Explanation:

The equation x^2 + kx + 5 = 0 has real roots if and only if the discriminant b^2 - 4ac is greater or equal to zero.

In this case, the discriminant is k^2 - 415 = k^2 - 20.

So we know that k^2 - 20 >= 0

therefore k >= sqrt(20) or k <= -sqrt(20)

Two positive values of k are:

k = sqrt(20)

k = sqrt(20) + n, where n is an integer greater than 0

Please note that this is an algebraic solution and doesn't account for any other possibilities that the problem or context may have.

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