Identify the Graph of the Equation as an Ellipse or a Hyperbola

question 129

Multiple Choice

Identify the graph of the equation as an ellipse or a hyperbola. Do not graph.
- $- x ^ { 2 } + 3 y ^ { 2 } = 8$

• A) hyperbola
• B) ellipse

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Definitions:

Support Department Allocations

The distribution of costs from support departments to producing departments based on the level of service used.

Cost Driver

A factor that causes the costs of an activity to increase or decrease.

Sequential Method

A cost allocation technique that processes cost pools in a pre-determined order, allocating costs to one cost object before moving on to the next.

Support Department Allocations

The process of attributing a portion of support (or indirect) department costs to the producing departments within an organization, based on agreed-upon criteria.