Identify the equation: ellipse, hyperbola, parabola..
4x^2 + 2y^2 + 7x -4 = 0

I think it's an ellipse, can someone help me? :) Medals!

Question

Identify the equation: ellipse, hyperbola, parabola..
4x^2 + 2y^2 + 7x -4 = 0

I think it's an ellipse, can someone help me? :) Medals!

anonymous · Answer

I came to this conclusion because there is an x and y term squared. Both are positive. I assume completing the square with the x factors it would move the center of the ellipse. However, they are positive so it should be an ellipse right? Or is it a hyperbola?

anonymous · Answer

it is an ellipse because both coefficients are positive

anonymous · Answer

that is the coefficient of the $x^2$ and the $y^2$ terms are both positive

anonymous · Answer

Hey thanks again buddy! :)

anonymous · Answer

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