Concept explainers
To find: The equation of the ellipse.
Answer to Problem 53E
The equation of the ellipse is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The vertices of the ellipse are at
Concept used:
Write the standard equation of anellipseof horizontal major axis.
Write the standard equation of anellipseof vertical major axis.
The foci lie on the major axis,
The vertices of the ellipse are at
The value of
The centre is at
Write the standard equation of theellipse as,
Thus, the equation of the ellipse is
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