Question 1191029
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Write an equation in standard form of the ellipse described. The center of the ellipse is the origin.
Major axis of length 16 units located on the y-axis and minor axis of length 12 units
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y-semi-axis is 16/2 = 8 units long.


x-semi-axis is 12/2 = 6 units long.


With this given info, the ellipse equation is


    {{{x^2/6^2}}} + {{{y^2/8^2}}} = 1.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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Honestly, I don't know what non-EVIDENT is in this problem.


Any person, who knows basic facts on ellipses and their equations, is able to answer this question in 5 seconds.


Knowledge of basic facts on ellipses is enough for it.



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