SOLUTION: Write an equation in standard form of the ellipse described. The center of the ellipse is the origin. Major axis of length 16 units located on the y-axis and minor axis of length

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Question 1191029: Write an equation in standard form of the ellipse described. The center of the ellipse is the origin.
Major axis of length 16 units located on the y-axis and minor axis of length 12 units

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Write an equation in standard form of the ellipse described. The center of the ellipse is the origin.
Major axis of length 16 units located on the y-axis and minor axis of length 12 units
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y-semi-axis is 16/2 = 8 units long.


x-semi-axis is 12/2 = 6 units long.


With this given info, the ellipse equation is


    x%5E2%2F6%5E2 + y%5E2%2F8%5E2 = 1.    ANSWER

Solved.

Honestly, I don't know what non-EVIDENT is in this problem.

Any person, who knows basic facts on ellipses and their equations, is able to answer this question in 5 seconds.

Knowledge of basic facts on ellipses is enough for it.


To learn the subject,  see the lesson
    - Ellipse definition, canonical equation, characteristic points and elements
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