Conic Sections

Question 1

Circle

Answer 1

Squared terms are positive and same coefficients

Question 2

Ellipse

Answer 2

Squared terms are positive and different coefficients (A&B switch, a is always greater value)

Question 3

Parabola

Answer 3

Only one squared term

Question 4

Hyperbola

Answer 4

Same or different coefficients. One squared term is negative ( A then B, x & y switch)