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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following is NOT a property of the general form of a circle?
Options
A Coefficients of x² and y² are equal
B It contains a term in xy
Correct Answer
C It's a second-degree equation
D It contains three constants
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The general form of a circle does NOT contain an xy term. If an xy term is present, the equation represents a rotated conic, not a circle aligned with the axes.

Hint

The notes indicate this.

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