Identify the Equation as a Parabola, Circle, Ellipse, or Hyperbola $5 x ^ { 2 } - y = 8$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Identify the equation as a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola.
- $5 x ^ { 2 } - y = 8$

• A) Parabola
• B) Ellipse
• C) Hyperbola
• D) Circle

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