SOLUTION: Find an equation of the ellipse having the given foci and sum of focal radii. (6,0), (6,6); 10

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Question 852288: Find an equation of the ellipse having the given foci and sum of focal radii. (6,0), (6,6); 10
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. (a variable positioned to correspond with major axis)
a and b are the respective vertices distances from center
and ±are the foci distances from center: a > b
sum of focal radii = 10, a = 10/2 = 5
4 = ± b = 3



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