SOLUTION: Id have a question is this x^2+4x=y-4 a parabola? (I should pick which type of conic it is)

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Question 207123: Id have a question is this x^2+4x=y-4 a parabola? (I should pick which type of conic it is)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since the only squared term is 'x' (and there is no squared 'y' term), this means that x%5E2%2B4x=y-4 is indeed a parabola. If you're not sure, simply solve for 'y' and graph the equation on a calculator.