SOLUTION: I am trying to simplify the equation for an ellipse so that it is in the standard form of "x^2/a^2+y^2/b^2=1". The equation is 9x^2+36y^2=4. I have tried to factor the 9 out of t
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Question 639804: I am trying to simplify the equation for an ellipse so that it is in the standard form of "x^2/a^2+y^2/b^2=1". The equation is 9x^2+36y^2=4. I have tried to factor the 9 out of the right side of the equation, and then dividing the entire equation by 4. Also, dividing by 4 without factoring had lead me to a dead end. What should I do to get the equation to the standard form? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! I am trying to simplify the equation for an ellipse so that it is in the standard form of "x^2/a^2+y^2/b^2=1". The equation is 9x^2+36y^2=4. I have tried to factor the 9 out of the right side of the equation, and then dividing the entire equation by 4. Also, dividing by 4 without factoring had lead me to a dead end. What should I do to get the equation to the standard form?
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standard form of equation for an ellipse with vertical major axis and center at (0,0):
divide by 4
b^2=9/4=2.25
a^2=9
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