SOLUTION: find the equation of an ellipse centered at (5, -4) whose semi major axis length in the x direction is 6 and whose semi minor axis length in the y direction is 4

Question 864380: find the equation of an ellipse centered at (5, -4) whose semi major axis length in the x direction is 6 and whose semi minor axis length in the y direction is 4
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That means, a=3 and b=2. The ellipse is longer along the x axis than along the y axis.

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