The equation y2 – x2 = 1 represents which conic section?
2 answers:
Both terms are squared, and one has a negative coefficient. The equation is of a hyperbola.
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Both variables squared, equal same-sign coefficients: circle.
Both variables squared, unequal same-sign coefficients: ellipse.
Both variables squared, opposite sign coefficients: hyperbola.
One variable squared: parabola.
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Both variables squared, equal same-sign coefficients: circle.
Both variables squared, unequal same-sign coefficients: ellipse.
Both variables squared, opposite sign coefficients: hyperbola.
One variable squared: parabola.
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