SOLUTION: Write the equation of the ELLIPSE that satisfies the given conditions
foci (-4, 2) and (4,2) length of major axis is 10
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Question 1190962: Write the equation of the ELLIPSE that satisfies the given conditions
foci (-4, 2) and (4,2) length of major axis is 10
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, Alan3354:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The equation of an ellipse is
where (,) is the center, a and b are the lengths of the semi-major and the semi-minor axes.
given: foci (, ) and (,) ->
center is half way between foci: (,)=(,)=(,)
=> and
length of major axis is 10=>->
Thus, , , , and
then,
your equation is:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
WHY DO YOU PUT ellipse IN ALL CAPS?
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If you stop doing that, I'll do some of them.
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