OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.4 Rotation of Axes · Exercise 64 · Geometry · Conic sections

Rotation of Axes · Exercise 64

Determine the value of $k$ based on the given equation.

Given $k x^{2} + 8 x y + 8 y^{2} - 12 x + 16 y + 18 = 0,$ find $k$ for the graph to be a parabola.

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