The general form of a conic section is given by Equation $1\mathrm{.}10$as

Ax$2+$Bxy$+$Cy$2+$Dx$+$Ey$+$F$=0$Ax$2+$Bxy$+$Cy$2+$Dx$+$Ey$+$F$=0$

In this case, A$=4,$ B$=0,$ and C$=1.$ Since A$$C$,$ the conic section is not a circle or line.

Calculate the discriminant.

B$24$AC$=(0)2(4)(4)(-1)=16$