SOLUTION: Xsquared + Ysquared - 4x + 2y = 11 What would the points of that equasion be if plotted on a graph?

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Question 967708: Xsquared + Ysquared - 4x + 2y = 11
What would the points of that equasion be if plotted on a graph?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Recognize the general or nearly general form of this equation as either a hyperbola or an ellipse. To be sure, Complete The Square and transform into standard form.

This lesson will be helpful - Complete Square for BOTH variables!
http://www.algebra.com/my/Completing-the-Square-to-Solve-General-Quadratic-Equation.lesson?content_action=show_dev