A general equation of conic section is given as y + 4x + 4(x – 2y) + k =0. Determine the value/s of k so that conic section is an ellipse.

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A general equation of conic section is given as
y + 4x² + 4(x – 2y) + k = 0. Determine the value/s of k so that
%3D
conic section is an ellipse.
Transcribed Image Text:A general equation of conic section is given as y + 4x² + 4(x – 2y) + k = 0. Determine the value/s of k so that %3D conic section is an ellipse.
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