SOLUTION: Need help with this question. Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the following characteristics. foci: (+9,0) major axis of length: 24

 

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Standard Form of an Equation of an Ellipse is 

where Pt(h,k) is the center and a and b  are the respective vertices distances from center.

foci: (+9,0) major axis along the x=axis

major axis of length: 24  2a = 24  a = 24/2 = 12

  

  f = sqrt(144-b^2) =  9       b^2  = 63