SOLUTION: Write the equation of an ellipse with foci at (1, -1) and (1, -7) and major axis of 10 i am really stuck! thank you!

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Question 421906: Write the equation of an ellipse with foci at (1, -1) and (1, -7) and major axis of 10

i am really stuck!
thank you!
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Hi

equation of an ellipse with foci at (1, -1) and (1, -7) and major axis of 10

C(1,-4)  b = 5 and f = 3   sqrt%2825-16%29+=+3  a = 4

Answer by Edwin McCravy(8909) About Me  (Show Source):