SOLUTION: Find an equation for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions. Endpoints of major axis (±8, 0), distance between foci 6

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Question 420415: Find an equation for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions.
Endpoints of major axis (±8, 0), distance between foci 6
Answer by Gogonati(855) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given a=8 and 2c=6-> c=3 We know that b^2=a^2-c^2=64-9=55, thus b=+/-sqrt(55)
The equation of the ellipse is: %28x%5E2%2F64%29%2B%28y%5E2%2F55%29=1+