SOLUTION: Which of the following conic sections is defined by the equation x2+ 8x

SOLUTION: Which of the following conic sections is defined by the equation x2+ 8x - y + 2 = 0?

Question 836031: Which of the following conic sections is defined by the equation x2+ 8x - y + 2 = 0?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Assuming you mean, , putting into general form becomes
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Parabola with axis parallel to the y axis, with a minimum point, and should have two x intercepts. Vertex about (-4,-14).
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Discriminant is ;

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