Let H be the set of all points (x, y) in ℝ2 such that x2 + 3y2 = 12. Show that H is a closed subset of ℝ2 (considered with the Euclidean metric). Is H bounded?

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A. Let H be the set of all points (xy) in ℝ2 such that x2 + 3y2 = 12. Show that H is a closed subset of ℝ2 (considered with the Euclidean metric). Is H bounded?

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