engineering mathematics MCQ #508

The equation x²/16 - y²/9 =1 represents a hyperbola. What are its asymptotes?

engineering mathematics MCQ #508

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The equation x²/16 - y²/9 =1 represents a hyperbola. What are its asymptotes?

    • A) y = ±4/3 x
    • B) y = ±3/4 x
    • C) y = ±5/3 x
    • D) y = ±3/5 x

    Answer: y = ±3/4 x

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