SOLUTION: please can you help me answer this question on my last quiz that I have failed. (x)^2/9 + (y)^2/16 = 1, will have a minor and major axis with length __________. (In that order)

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Question 850125: please can you help me answer this question on my last quiz that I have failed. (x)^2/9 + (y)^2/16 = 1, will have a minor and major axis with length __________. (In that order)




Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x)^2/9 + (y)^2/16 = 1
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The semi- x axis is sqrt(9) = 3 --> 6 on the x-axis
The semi- y axis is sqrt(16) = 4 --> 8 on the y-axis
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6 is minor, 8 is major