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algebra junior

Problem

Which type of conic section is described by the equation Enter "C" for circle, "P" for parabola, "E" for ellipse, "H" for hyperbola, and "N" for none of the above.
Solution
Because only one of the variables appears squared (that is, there is an term but no term), this conic section must be a parabola.
Final answer
\text{(P)}