Use the Discriminant to Classify the Graph $x ^ { 2 } - 10 x y - 9 y ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 33 = 0$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Use the discriminant to classify the graph.​ $x ^ { 2 } - 10 x y - 9 y ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 33 = 0$ ​

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

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Collectivist

Pertaining to cultural or social practices that emphasize the group, community, or collective over the interests of the individual.

Subordination

the act of placing or ranking one thing below another in terms of importance or priority.

Individualist

A person with a preference for independence and self-reliance, often prioritizing personal goals and values over group objectives.

Enacted Norms

Norms that are established through actions and behaviors rather than formally written or spoken; they evolve from a group's habits.