Precalculus (10th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 10 - Analytic Geometry - 10.4 The Hyperbola - 10.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 669: 3

Answer

No $x$-intercepts $y$ intercepts: $\pm 3$

Work Step by Step

We are given the equation: $y^2=9+4x^2$ Determine the $x$-intercepts: $y=0$ $9+4x^2=0$ $4x^2=-9$ There are no $x$-intercepts! Determine the $y$-intercepts: $x=0$ $y^2=9+4(0^2)$ $y^2=9$ $y=\pm 3$
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