SOLUTION: Write the equation of an ellipse with a major axis of length 8 and co-vertices (0, 3) and (0, -3).

Algebra ->  Quadratic-relations-and-conic-sections -> SOLUTION: Write the equation of an ellipse with a major axis of length 8 and co-vertices (0, 3) and (0, -3).      Log On


   

Question 1163303: Write the equation of an ellipse with a major axis of length 8 and co-vertices (0, 3) and (0, -3).
Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.

x%5E2%2F4%5E2 + y%5E2%2F3%5E2 = 1.


The major semi-axis is 4 unit long on x- axis.


The minor semi-axis is 3 units long on y-axis.

Solved.

What you need to know, is in the lesson
    - Ellipse definition, canonical equation, characteristic points and elements
in this site.