SOLUTION: 25(x-1)^2 + 9(y+3)^2=225 identify the curve? put in standard form then identify the curve, i don't understand what it means to identify the curve.

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Question 687025: 25(x-1)^2 + 9(y+3)^2=225 identify the curve?
put in standard form then identify the curve, i don't understand what it means to identify the curve.

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25(x-1)^2 + 9(y+3)^2=225 identify the curve?
put in standard form then identify the curve.
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standard form for an ellipse with vertical major axis:
, a>b, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of center

divide both sides by 225

Given equation is that an ellipse with vertical major axis and center at (1,-3)

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