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

question 116

Multiple Choice

Classify the equation as that of a circle, ellipse, hyperbola, or none of the above. 9x² + 9y² - 18x + 72y + 72 = 0

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

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