document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=961225>Question 961225</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Identify this equation without completing the square.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3x2 - 2y2 + 6x + 4 = 0\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The equation defines an ellipse.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The equation defines a circle.    <BR>\n" );
document.write( "The equation defines a hyperbola.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The equation defines a parabola. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "3x2 - 2y2 + 6x + 4 = 0<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use ^ (Shift 6) for exponents.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Hint:  Both x & y have a squared term, and the signs are different.<BR>\n" );
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