SOLUTION: find standard equation for ellipse with center (-2,3): vertex (7,3). minor axis of 6. (x+2)^2+(y-3)^2

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Question 744465: find standard equation for ellipse with center (-2,3): vertex (7,3). minor axis of 6. (x+2)^2+(y-3)^2
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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One might assume that your given "vertex" is on the major axis. Seems like it makes sense. The distance from -2 to +7 is 9. Your 'a' value is then 9. Looking at this vertex and the center point of the ellipse, 9 being with the major axis, your a=9 goes with the x term.

Final answer is:
%281%2F%289%5E2%29%29%28x%2B2%29%5E2%2B%281%2F%286%5E2%29%29%28y-3%29%5E2=1