Question 673221: what is an equation of an elipse with major axis endpoints (2,8) and (2,-4) and mior axis of length 10
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! what is an equation of an elipse with major axis endpoints (2,8) and (2,-4) and minor axis of length 10
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This is an ellipse with vertical major axis.
Its standard form of equation: , a>b, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of center
For given ellipse:
center: (2,2)
length of vertical major axis=12 (-4 to 8)=2a
a=6
a^2=36
given length of minor axis=10=2b
b=5
b^2=25
Equation of given ellipse:
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