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For the ellipse x2 + 4y2 = 9

Given ellipse is x2 + 4y2 = 9.



⇒ x2 + 4y2 = 9


⇒


⇒


Comparing with the standard form


Here a2>b2


⇒ eccentricity(e) =


⇒


⇒


⇒


⇒


Length of the latus rectum is


Focus (±ae,0) =


Directrices are


Directrices are


∴ The correct options are B and D

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