Question

Graph the equation 36x^2 + 16y^2 = 576 on a graphing calculator. Identify the conic section. Then identify the center and intercepts for circles and ellipses, or the vertices and direction that the graph opens for parabolas and hyperbolas.

Answer 1

If we use a graphing tool or a calculator, we can easily plot the equation provided.

Please see the attached images, where we can find the center of the ellipse, the intercepts and more information about the graph.