SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the equation of each ellipse. 14. Major axis horizontal with length 12; length of minor axis 4; center: (−1, 3)

Question 1201149: Find the standard form of the equation of each ellipse.
14. Major axis horizontal with length 12; length of minor axis 4; center: (−1, 3)
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Semi-axes are of the length 6 and 2, and the major axis is horizontal.


Therefore, the standard equation of the ellipse is


     +  = 1.



It is as simple/standard as 2 x 2 = 4.

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