SOLUTION: Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics.
foci: (1,1), (1,5) endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11)
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foci: (1,1), (1,5) endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11)
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Question 437950: Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics.
foci: (1,1), (1,5) endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11)
I need help with this problem. Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
Hi
Standard Form of an Equation of an Ellipse is
where Pt(h,k) is the center and a and b are the respective vertices distances from center.
endpoints of the major axis: (1,-5), (1,11) C(1,3)
foci are along the major axis: need to determine that major axis
foci are (1,1), (1,5) F = 2 = 2
