Classifying Conics:
Ax2 + Cy2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0
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Put the equation in standard form and find
the coordinates of the center and radius.
4x2 + 4y2 + 32 x - 8y + 12 = 0
If A = C : circle
If AC = 0 : parabola
AC > 0 : ellipse
AC < 0 : hyperbola
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Graph: (y + 2)
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= 16x
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Put in standard form and find the coordinates
of the center.
4x2 + 9y2 + 24x - 36y + 36 = 0
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Graph: 36x2 - 25y2 = 900
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