Answer
Option B
Work Step by Step
Given $4x^2+y^2+32x-10y+85=0$
We can see that $a=4\\b=0\\c=1$
We will find the discriminant of the given equation $=b^2-4ac\\=0^2-4(4)(1)\\=-16$
Since $-16\lt0$ and $a\ne c$, the conic section is an Ellipse.
Algebra 2 (1st Edition)
by Larson, Ron; Boswell, Laurie; Kanold, Timothy D.; Stiff, Lee
Published by
McDougal Littell
ISBN 10:
0618595414
ISBN 13:
978-0-61859-541-9
Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.6 Translate and Classify Conic Sections - 9.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 656: 36
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