engineering mathematics MCQ #542

The asymptotes of the hyperbola x²/4 - y²/9 = 1 are?

engineering mathematics MCQ #542

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The asymptotes of the hyperbola x²/4 - y²/9 = 1 are?

    • A) y = ±3x/2
    • B) y = ±2x/3
    • C) y = ±3x
    • D) y = ±2x

    Answer: y = ±3x/2

    Explanation: For x²/a² - y²/b² = 1, asymptotes are y = ±b/a*x. Here, b/a = 3/2, so y = ±3x/2.