Use the Discriminant to Classify the Graph $x ^ { 2 } + 6 x y + 9 y ^ { 2 } - 5 x - y - 3 = 0$

question 294

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to classify the graph. $x ^ { 2 } + 6 x y + 9 y ^ { 2 } - 5 x - y - 3 = 0$

• A)The graph is a parabola.
• B)The graph is a hyperbola.
• C)The graph is a line.
• D)The graph is a circle.
• E)The graph is a ellipse.

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