1. finding values....

2x^2+Cy^2+Dx+Ey+F=0 represents a conic. state the values of C for which each of the following are possible

a circle

an ellipse

a parabola

a hyperbola

2. The general form of a second-degree quadratic in 2 variables is
$Ax^2 + Bxy + Cy^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0$.

We have to check the expression $B^2 - 4AC$ to determine the type of conic.

If $B^2 - 4AC > 0$, then we have a hyperbola.

If $B^2 - 4AC = 0$, then we have a parabola.

If $B^2 - 4AC < 0$, then we have either a circle or an ellipse. If B = 0 and A = C, then we have a circle. Otherwise, it's an ellipse.

Now try your problem. B = 0 and A = 2...

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3. Hello, Dan!

You're expected to know the general forms of the four conics.

$2x^2+Cy^2+Dx+Ey+F\:=\:0$ represents a conic.
State the values of $C$ for which each of the following are possible:

(a) a circle
The coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ must be equal.
. . $C \:=\:2$

(b) an ellipse
The coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ are unequal, but have the same sign.
. . $C \:>\:0\:\text{ and }\:C \:\neq\: 2$

(c) a parabola
The equation has $x^2$ or $y^2$, but not both.
. . $C \:=\:0$

(d) a hyperbola
The coefficients of $x^2$ and $y^2$ must have opposite signs.
. . $C \:<\:0$