Question

MEDAL AND FAN! (:
The equation x^2 + 4y^2 = 36 represents which conic section?

Answer 1

a circle's equation is x^2+y^2= r^2

Answer 2

so is it a circle?

Answer 3

because doesnt the four effect it somehow?

Answer 4

yeah hold on... i'm trying to think if i'm forgetting something

Answer 5

it could be an ellipse! wait ok?

Answer 6

I think maybe its an ellipse ...right?

Answer 7

maybe

Answer 8

*a circle is just a special case of an ellipse*

Answer 9

yup it's an ellipse

Answer 10

Okay thanks for your help! (:

Answer 11

no problem :)