SOLUTION: Find the standard equation for the ellipse using the given characteristics: vertices (0,plus or minus 5); (0,plus or minus square root of 21)

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Question 718728: Find the standard equation for the ellipse using the given characteristics: vertices (0,plus or minus 5); (0,plus or minus square root of 21)
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
All four of your vertices are on the y-axis!? This is not possible for an ellipse. Re-post the problem correctly.