Hi,

ellipse with x-intercepts (±2,0) and y-intercepts (0,±5)  

 

    Standard Form of an Equation of an Ellipse is  

where Pt(h,k) is the center. (a variable positioned to correspond with major axis)

 a and b  are the respective vertices distances from center

                        

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 





Center is at , Semi-major axis measures 5, semi-minor axis measures 2, so











Which reduces to:











John



My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it



 

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