engineering mathematics MCQ #556

The asymptotes of hyperbola x²/9 - y²/16 = 1 are:

engineering mathematics MCQ #556

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The asymptotes of hyperbola x²/9 - y²/16 = 1 are:

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

    Answer: y = ±4/3 x

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