The problem presents an equation involving $x^2$ and $y^2$: $\frac{-x^2}{9} = \frac{y^2}{4}$. We want to determine the relationship between $x$ and $y$ defined by this equation.

AlgebraEquationsConic SectionsVariables
2025/3/22

1. Problem Description

The problem presents an equation involving x2x^2 and y2y^2: x29=y24\frac{-x^2}{9} = \frac{y^2}{4}. We want to determine the relationship between xx and yy defined by this equation.

2. Solution Steps

We start with the given equation:
x29=y24\frac{-x^2}{9} = \frac{y^2}{4}
Multiply both sides by 36 to eliminate the fractions:
36x29=36y2436 \cdot \frac{-x^2}{9} = 36 \cdot \frac{y^2}{4}
4x2=9y2-4x^2 = 9y^2
Add 4x24x^2 to both sides:
0=4x2+9y20 = 4x^2 + 9y^2
Since x2x^2 and y2y^2 are always non-negative, 4x204x^2 \geq 0 and 9y209y^2 \geq 0. The only way for the sum of two non-negative terms to be zero is if both terms are zero. Therefore, we must have 4x2=04x^2 = 0 and 9y2=09y^2 = 0.
This implies x2=0x^2 = 0 and y2=0y^2 = 0.
Taking the square root of both equations gives x=0x=0 and y=0y=0.

3. Final Answer

The solution to the equation x29=y24\frac{-x^2}{9} = \frac{y^2}{4} is x=0x=0 and y=0y=0. In other words, the only solution is the point (0,0).

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