SOLUTION: could you help me with this problem? Write an equation of an ellipse with the given characteristics. center (0,0), vertical major axis of length 12, minor axis of length 4 t

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Question 139349: could you help me with this problem?
Write an equation of an ellipse with the given characteristics.
center (0,0), vertical major axis of length 12, minor axis of length 4
thanks
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28%28x-0%29%5E2%29%2F%284%2F2%29%5E2%2B%28%28y-0%29%5E2%29%2F%2812%2F2%29%5E2=1 __ x%5E2%2F4%2By%5E2%2F36=1

multiplying by 36 __ 9x^2+y^2=36