SOLUTION: Need help with this question. Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the following characteristics. foci: (+9,0) major axis of length: 24

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Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the following characteristics.
foci: (+9,0) major axis of length: 24

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.
foci: (+9,0) major axis along the x=axis
major axis of length: 24 2a = 24 a = 24/2 = 12

f = sqrt(144-b^2) = 9 b^2 = 63



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