SOLUTION: X squared over 16 plus y squared over 25 = 1

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Question 600477: X squared over 16 plus y squared over 25 = 1
Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
Let's write this as:
x^2/16 + y^2/25 = 1
This is an ellipse but you didn't say what is needed.
The major axis is 5 units long and runs along the y axis.
The minor axis is 4 units long.
The center is at the origin.
RJ
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