Solve the Problem $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { ( 1,169.7 ) ^ { 2 } } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { ( 26 ) ^ { 2 } } = 1$

question 34

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The path of a comet can be modeled by the equation $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { ( 1,169.7 ) ^ { 2 } } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { ( 26 ) ^ { 2 } } = 1$ where x and y are measured in AU (astronomical units) . Determine the distance (in AU) at perihelion. Round to one decimal place.

• A) 1,170.0 AU
• B) 0.3 AU
• C) 0.6 AU
• D) 1,169.7 AU

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