Relationship betwen ##Ω_k## and ##k##

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##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3=-k/a^2(t)## (Lets suppose a(t)=1) then
##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3=-k## In equations ##k## can be -1,0,1.
Then If ##k<0## then ##-k>0## then
##H^2(t)-8ρπG/3>0 ##→Hyperbolic Universe. This means ##Ω_k>0## I mean If ##k## negative ##Ω_k## must be positive isn't it ? I am confused here.
In cosmology calculator says ##Ω_k=1-Ω_m-Ω_Λ##

(Its look like hyperbolic universe I am trying to understand)

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Yes, ##\Omega_k## has a sign opposite to ##k##. Specifically, ##\Omega_k = -k/H_0^2## (note: this assumes the we're using the convention where ##a(now) = 1##. For the convention where ##k = {-1, 0, 1}##, ##\Omega_k = -k/H_0^2a^2(now)##).
 
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I made a mistake soory