engineering mathematics MCQ #435

What are the asymptotes of the hyperbola x²/16 - y²/9 = 1?

engineering mathematics MCQ #435

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What are the asymptotes of the hyperbola x²/16 - y²/9 = 1?

    • A) y = ±(3/4)x
    • B) y = ±(4/3)x
    • C) y = ±(9/16)x
    • D) y = ±(16/9)x

    Answer: y = ±(3/4)x

    Explanation: Asymptotes of x²/a² - y²/b² = 1 are y = ±(b/a)x ⇒ (3/4)x.