Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain both and terms, divide both sides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
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A) Hyperbola
B) Circle
C) Parabola
D) Ellipse

Question

Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain both  and  terms, divide both sides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
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A) Hyperbola 
B) Circle 
C) Parabola 
D) Ellipse

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation represents an ellipse. This equation contains both a 11ebb63d_1bcc_5c2a_b851_55bc3045b7b5_TB8475_11 and a 11ebb63d_1bcc_5c2b_b851_3b9878e481b7_TB8475_11 term, indicating that it could be an ellipse or a hyperbola. However, dividing both sides by the constant term will put it in the form of an equation for an ellipse. Therefore, the answer is D, ellipse.

Indicate Whether the Equation Represents an Ellipse, Hyperbola, Circle, or Parabola