document.write( "Question 315263: How do i identify the following equation as that of a line, a circle, an ellipse, a parabola, or a hyperbola.
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term OR a

term but NOT both, then it is a parabola.\r
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terms AND...\r
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terms are equal, you have a circle.\r
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terms are not equal, but the signs are the same (i.e. both plus or both minus) you have an ellipse.\r
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terms are not equal, and the signs are different, you have a hyperbola.\r
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