SOLUTION: Find an equation of the ellipse having a major axis of length 8 and Foci at (1,2) and (-3,2)

Question 1180755: Find an equation of the ellipse having a major axis of length 8 and Foci at (1,2) and (-3,2)
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
an equation of the ellipse:

a major axis of length : =>=>

Foci at (,) and (,)=> center is half way between
(,)=(,)=(,)
center: (,)=(,)
-> since is the distance from the focus to center

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