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Ellipse and Hyperbola: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 400010

Question

The foci of x²/25 + y²/9 = 1 are at:
  1. A
    (±4, 0)
    Correct
  2. B
    (±3, 0)
  3. C
    (±5, 0)
  4. D
    (0, ±4)

Correct answer

(±4, 0)

Explanation

a² = 25, b² = 9 → c² = 25 − 9 = 16 → c = 4. Foci at (±4, 0).