Classify the Equation as That of a Circle, Ellipse, Hyperbola

question 68

Multiple Choice

Classify the equation as that of a circle, ellipse, hyperbola, or none of the above. -2x² + -2y²= -20

• A) Circle
• B) Ellipse
• C) Hyperbola
• D) None of these

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