Let $0 \neq a \in \mathbb{Z}$ and $A = \begin{bmatrix} a & a & a-y \\ a & a+x & a \\ a & a & a \end{bmatrix}$ be a matrix. Then,the equation $\det(A) = 16$ represents:

  • A
    a parabola
  • B
    a circle
  • C
    an ellipse
  • D
    a rectangular hyperbola

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