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term AND a

term. Hence, NOT a parabola.\r
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term is different than the coefficient on the

term. Hence, NOT a circle.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The sign on the coefficient on the

term is the same as the sign on the coefficient on the

term. Hence, NOT a hyperbola.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Therefore, ellipse.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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