Which conic section does the equation below describe?

[tex]\frac{(x-9)^2}{4} + \frac{(y+2)^2}{25} =1[/tex]

A. Hyperbola
B. Circle
C. Ellipse
D. Parabola

Respuesta :

Answer: Option C. Ellipse

Step-by-step explanation:

The general equation of an ellipse has the following form:

[tex]\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2} + \frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2} =1[/tex]

Where the point (h, k) is the center of the ellipse

In this case we have the equation

[tex]\frac{(x-9)^2}{4} + \frac{(y+2)^2}{25} =1[/tex]

Note that its shape matches that of a ellipse with center (9, -2)

[tex]a=\sqrt{4} \\a=2\\\\\\b=\sqrt{25}\\b=5[/tex]

Therefore the answer is the obtion C

Answer:

C

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