SOLUTION: I do not understand these problems at all, could someone please help me? The following equation represents an ellipse. True or False? (x-3)^2/1 + (y+1)^2/25

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Question 64311: I do not understand these problems at all, could someone please help me?
The following equation represents an ellipse. True or False?
(x-3)^2/1 + (y+1)^2/25

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Technically, the way this is stated it is NOT even an equation! However, if you write this %28x-3%29%5E2%2F1++%2B+%28y%2B1%29%5E2%2F25+=+1, then it is TRUE this equation represents an ellipse.

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