Question

identify the conic section from its equation. (x-5)^2/4+(y+3)^2/16=1

Answer 1

It is an ellipse.

Answer 2

When you see the + sign, it is an ellipse, if you see a - sign, it will be a hyperbola.

Answer 3

how would i graph it?

Answer 4

ummm give me a sec if no one Helps you i will give it a shot... :D ps what grade is this?

Answer 5

11th

Answer 6

Lol I am in 9th

Answer 7

Your center will be (5, -3)

Answer 8

ha well awsome

Answer 9

well going into 10th and i have done most of this with my mom so it's not that hard but i can be stupid on some things at times

Answer 10

i have the most trouble with math it just doesnt make sense unless someone breaks it down and no teacher does that

Answer 11

From the center, you are moving 2 units to the left and right ((2)^2) = 4) and 4 units up from the center and 4 units down ((4)^2) = 16

Answer 12

Something like this

Answer 13

here is a reference sheet for these types of graphs/equations

Answer 14

kassia how far away are you from the Solve for problems plz tell me :D

Answer 15

sorry i felll asleep