SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics. foci: (1,1), (1,5) endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11) I need help with this problem

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Question 437950: Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics.
foci: (1,1), (1,5) endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11)
I need help with this problem.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Standard Form of an Equation of an Ellipse is
where Pt(h,k) is the center and a and b are the respective vertices distances from center.
endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11)
C(1,3)
foci are along the major axis: need to determine that major axis
foci are (1,1), (1,5) F = 2 = 2



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