SOLUTION: How do I solve for y in this equation? (y/12)squared + (x+1/4)squared = 1

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Question 859620: How do I solve for y in this equation?
(y/12)squared + (x+1/4)squared = 1
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The solutions are infinite. ELLIPSE. Center point is (-1/4, 0). The two major vertices are (-1/4, -12) and (-1/4, 12). The value for b is 1.