engineering mathematics MCQ #513

The general equation 3x² + 4xy + 5y² = 0 represents:

engineering mathematics MCQ #513

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The general equation 3x² + 4xy + 5y² = 0 represents:

    • A) A circle
    • B) An ellipse
    • C) A parabola
    • D) A hyperbola

    Answer: An ellipse

    Explanation: Discriminant B² - 4AC = 16 - 60 = -44 < 0 → ellipse.