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Along the y-direction, x²/16 − y²/9 = 1 has a conjugate axis of what length?
A5
B10
C8
D6
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 6
Since b² = 9, b = 3 and the conjugate axis length is 2b = 6.
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