Identify the Equation as a Parabola, Circle, Ellipse, or Hyperbola $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } = 144$$

question 199

Multiple Choice

Identify the equation as a parabola, circle, ellipse, or hyperbola.
- $$16 x ^ { 2 } + 9 y ^ { 2 } = 144$$

• A) Hyperbola
• B) Circle
• C) Ellipse
• D) Parabola

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