SOLUTION: how would i do this? What type of conic section is the following equation? 9x2 + 4y2 - 36 = 0

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Question 146962: how would i do this? What type of conic section is the following equation?
9x2 + 4y2 - 36 = 0

Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y both squared

different coefficients BOTH positive

these are the characteristics of an ellipse