A manufacturing technician is programming a CNC machine to cut components for an engine assembly. Each part's profile is defined by a general quadratic equation. To correctly categorize these parts for quality control, match the mathematical characteristics of the $x^2$ and $y^2$ terms in the general equation with the specific type of curve (conic section) shape they represent.

As a drafting technician reviewing automated cutting paths, you often need to manually verify the type of curved shape a software has generated from raw data. After grouping all variable terms on one side of a general equation and constant terms on the other, which specific components of the equation must you examine to identify the exact type of conic section?

A drafter is analyzing the mathematical profile of a satellite dish to ensure it has the correct parabolic curvature. After rearranging the general equation to group variables, the drafter must inspect the $x^2$ and $y^2$ terms for their presence, coefficients, and ____.

A manufacturing technician is analyzing the algebraic equations that define the paths of a robotic cutting tool. Arrange the following steps in the correct order to identify a conic section from its general equation.

Identifying Curve Profiles from Equations