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

2.Ellipse

Explanation:

The given equation represents an ellipse.

Standard form of ellipse is given as:

`(x^2)/(a^2) +(y^2)/(b^2) = 1\\\\</p><p>\implies (x^2)/(16) - (y^2)/(4) = 1\\`