SOLUTION: Choose the correct conic section to fit the equation. x2+ y2= 16

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Question 300287: Choose the correct conic section to fit the equation.
x2+ y2= 16

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Equal coefficients and equal signs for the and terms are hallmark signs of a circle.
It's a circle centered at the origin with radius 4.

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