SOLUTION: find equation of an ellipse with center at origin major axis on x axis and passing through (4,3) (-1,2)

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Question 1056911: find equation of an ellipse with center at origin major axis on x axis and passing through (4,3) (-1,2)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two choices for method: Use the standard form directly, or use the definition of an ellipse. Take your pick. Standard form may be easier.

%28x-0%29%5E2%2Fa%5E2%2B%28y-0%29%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1

x%5E2%2Fa%5E2%2By%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1

system%284%5E2%2Fa%5E2%2B3%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1%2C%28-1%29%5E2%2Fa%5E2%2B2%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1%29