Calculus 8th Edition

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ISBN 13: 978-1-28574-062-1

Appendix C - Graphs of Second-Degree Equations - C Exercises - Page A23: 13

Answer

Ellipse

Work Step by Step

Given: $x^{2}+4y^{2}=16$ Divide both sides by $16$ $\frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$ $\frac{x^{2}}{4^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{2^{2}}=1$ which is the standard form of the equation of an ellipse.
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