Complete the Square to Determine the Type of Curve Represented $4 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } - 16 x - 20 = 0$

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Essay

Complete the square to determine the type of curve represented by the equation. $4 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } - 16 x - 20 = 0$

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