College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321671791
ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter 6 - Section 6.4 - Summary of the Conic Sections - 6.4 Exercises - Page 618: 3

Answer

Parabola

Work Step by Step

We can see that x is in a quadratic function but y is not squared, therefore the equation will be a parabola. This given equation can be easily transformed to the general equation of a vertical parabola: $y=ax^2+bx+c$ Here, it is: $y=2x^2+3x-4$
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