Use the Conic Identification Theorem to identify the graph of the equation as a parabola, an ellipse, or a hyperbola.
A)Hyperbola
B)Parabola
C)Ellipse

Question

Use the Conic Identification Theorem to identify the graph of the equation as a parabola, an ellipse, or a hyperbola. 
A)Hyperbola 
B)Parabola 
C)Ellipse

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Based on the Conic Identification Theorem, the equation with the given coefficients represents a hyperbola because the variables have opposite signs and the coefficient of the squared term is non-zero.

Use the Conic Identification Theorem to Identify the Graph of the Equation