SOLUTION: Write the equation of an ellipse with a major axis of length 8 and co-vertices (0, 3) and (0, -3).

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Question 983482: Write the equation of an ellipse with a major axis of length 8 and co-vertices (0, 3) and (0, -3).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
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Major axis length of 8 means a=4. Co-vertices indicate b=3. The a goes with the x.




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