Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain both and terms, divide both sides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
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A) Hyperbola
B) Ellipse
C) Parabola
D) Circle

Question

Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain both  and  terms, divide both sides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
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A) Hyperbola 
B) Ellipse 
C) Parabola 
D) Circle

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The presence of the term with a negative coefficient indicates a hyperbola. The equation contains both x^2 and y^2 terms with coefficients of opposite signs, which is a characteristic of a hyperbola.

Indicate Whether the Equation Represents an Ellipse, Hyperbola, Circle, or Parabola