Problem 5 of 7
Identify conic type from equation (x-1)^2 + (y+2)^2 = 9.
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inspect squared terms and signs.
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Inspect squared terms and signs for circle, ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola.
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1. Check which variables are squared.
2. Compare signs and coefficients of squared terms.
3. Classify the conic.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Using constants alone to classify.