Question

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Choose the correct conic section to fit the equation.



X^2/16-y^2/4=1


1.Circle
2.Ellipse
3. Parabola
4. Hyperbola

Answer 1

Answer:

2.Ellipse

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation represents an ellipse.

Standard form of ellipse is given as:

$\frac{x^2}{a^2} +\frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1\\\\

\implies \frac{x^2}{16} - \frac{y^2}{4} = 1$