SOLUTION: Find an equation of the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. (Objective 3) Vertices (0, ±7), length of minor axis is 8

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Question 766908: Find an equation of the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. (Objective 3)
Vertices (0, ±7), length of minor axis is 8

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The minor axis length being value of 8 means that b=8 in the standard form . The value for a is found int the Vertex points given; so a=7.

An equation that works is

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