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The equation of the ellipse that has a center at (0,0) , a focus at (3 , 0) , and a vertex at (5 , 0 ) , is (x^2)/(A^2)+(y^2)/(B^2)=1

where A =____

B =_______

 Jun 13, 2015

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 Jun 13, 2015
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The equation is given by :

 

x ^2 /  25  +  y ^2 /  16

 

So ...  A = 5 and B = 4

 

Here's the graph.......https://www.desmos.com/calculator/pfvhokujae

 

 

 Jun 13, 2015
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http://www.mathopenref.com/coordgeneralellipse.html

 

If the centre is (0,0)

Let the end of the horizontal axis is  A(5,0)

The foci is     S1(3,0)

If you sketch this it is easy to see that the other foci is     S2(3,0)

Let the point   B(0,b) be the end of the vertical axis.

NOW

S1B=BS2S1A+AS2mustequalS1B+BS22+8=S1B+BS210=5+5soB(0,4)$equationoftheellipse$x252+y242=1x225+y216=1

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Melody Jun 13, 2015

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