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Which lines does x²/9 − y²/4 = 1 approach far from its centre?
Ay = ±(3/2)x
By = ±(4/9)x
Cy = ±(2/3)x
Dy = ±(9/4)x
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. y = ±(2/3)x
Setting the right side to zero gives y = ±(b/a)x = ±(2/3)x.
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