Indicate Whether the Equation Represents an Ellipse, Hyperbola, Circle, or Parabola

question 115

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain bothth $x ^ { 2 }$ 2 and $y ^ { 2 }$ terms, divide both terms, divide bothsides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
- $8 x ^ { 2 } - 4 y ^ { 2 } = 4$

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

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