Question 768805
An ellipse is defined as (x-h)^2/a^2+(y-k)^2/9=1. The ellipse has vertices at (4,-1)and (0,-1). 
Determine the values of h, k, and a.
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given ellipse has a horizontal major axis. (x-coordinates of vertices change but y-coordinates do not)
Its standard form of equation: {{{(x-h)^2/a^2+(y-k)^2/b^2=1}}}, a>b, (h,k)=(x,y) coordinates of center.
For given equation:
center: (2,-1)=(h,k)
length of major axis=4=2a
a=2
no solution:
problem not written correctly.
b=3, a=2
a>b