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Math·Advanced Math·Nonlinear equations in one variable and systems of equations in two variables

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$y=-1.5$
$y=x^2+4x+a$

In the given system of equations, $a$ is a positive integer constant. The system has no real solutions. What is the least possible value of $a$?

1

3

2

3.0

3

3.00