SOLUTION: I am stumped. Determine the type of conic without graphing: y + xy - y^2 - x^2 = 5x + x^2 - y^2

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Question 979290: I am stumped.
Determine the type of conic without graphing:
y + xy - y^2 - x^2 = 5x + x^2 - y^2

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Collect like terms in the LHS. That is, put the equation in General Form:



If then you don't have a conic.

IF , circle

If and , ellipse

If and ( or ), parabola

if or , hyperbola

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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