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

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$$\begin{array}{rl}y& =-0.5\\ y& =x^2+8x+a\end{array}$$

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 $a$?

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