SOLUTION: Which type of conic section is represented by the equation: (x-3)^2 + (y+1)^2 = 9 A. Circle B. Parabola C. Hyperbola D. Ellipse

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Question 968192: Which type of conic section is represented by the equation: (x-3)^2 + (y+1)^2 = 9
A. Circle
B. Parabola
C. Hyperbola
D. Ellipse
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Which type of conic section is represented by the equation: (x-3)^2 + (y+1)^2 = 9
A. Circle
B. Parabola
C. Hyperbola
D. Ellipse
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Ans: Circle with center at (3,-1) and radius = sqrt(9) = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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