For the conic equation given, determine if the equation represents a parabola, ellipse, or hyperbola.
A) Parabola
B) Ellipse
C) Hyperbola

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For the conic equation given, determine if the equation represents a parabola, ellipse, or hyperbola. 
A) Parabola 
B) Ellipse 
C) Hyperbola

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Conic equations in the form of (x-h)^2/a^2 - (y-k)^2/b^2 = 1 or (y-k)^2/b^2 - (x-h)^2/a^2 = 1 represent hyperbolas. The given equation is in this form, thus it represents a hyperbola.

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