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

question 74

Multiple Choice

Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain both and terms, divide both sides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
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• A) Parabola
• B) Circle
• C) Hyperbola
• D) Ellipse

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