In the 3D coordinate system, for the quadric with euqation ax2 + y2 + 4z2+x + 6y − 4z = −a − 10 where a is a parameter. Find the values of a for which this quadric is a hyperboloid of one sheet. Is there no solution?

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In the 3D coordinate system, for the quadric with euqation ax2 + y2 + 4z2+x + 6y − 4z = −a − 10 where a is a parameter.

Find the values of a for which this quadric is a hyperboloid of one sheet.

Is there no solution?

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