Use the Discriminant to Classify the Graph $16 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x y + 10 y ^ { 2 } - 44 = 0$

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to classify the graph.​ $16 x ^ { 2 } - 5 x y + 10 y ^ { 2 } - 44 = 0$ ​

• A)The graph is a hyperbola.
• B)The graph is a line.
• C)The graph is a ellipse or Circle.
• D)The graph is a parabola.
• E)The graph is a cone.

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