Question 190566This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
: Graph the following equation. Identify the values of a, b, c, as well as the major and minor axes. Calculate the eccentricity e.
x^2/5^2 + y^2/3^2=1
I worked it out to:
c=4
eccentricity is c/a=4/5
Question: How do I identify the major and minor axes?
Also, am I correct thus far?
This question is from textbook saxon algebra 2
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Graph the following equation. Identify the values of a, b, c, as well as the major and minor axes. Calculate the eccentricity e.
x^2/5^2 + y^2/3^2=1
I worked it out to:
c=4
eccentricity is c/a=4/5
Question: How do I identify the major and minor axes?
Also, am I correct thus far?
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a = 5; b = 3; c = 4
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The center is at the origin.
The major axis is the horizontal distance from x=-5 to x=+5
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The minor axis is the vertical distance from y= -3 to y=+3
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e = c/a = 4/5
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You are correct so far.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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