a.
To eliminate: The
a.
Answer to Problem 7RCC
After eliminating
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept Used:
By rotating the axis with an angle
Calculation:
Once after finding
It looks like
Conclusion:
The
b.
To Find: Discriminant of the general equation of conic and how to use the discriminant to determine whether the conic is a parabola, an ellipse or a hyperbola.
b.
Answer to Problem 7RCC
The discriminant of the equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept Used:
The discriminant of the equation is
If
Calculation:
If
If
If
Where
Conclusion:
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