SOLUTION: The equation x^2+4y^2=36 represents which conic section?

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Question 292140: The equation x^2+4y^2=36 represents which conic section?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation x^2+4y^2=36 represents which conic section?
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Divide thru by 36 to get the standard form:
[x^2/36} + [y^2/9] = 1
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Cheers,
Stan H.