Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus - 6th Edition
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780840068071
Author: Stewart, James, Redlin, Lothar, Watson, Saleem
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11.2, Problem 33E
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To determine the equation of the ellipse.

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Answer to Problem 33E

The equation of the ellipse is x225+y29=1 .

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given conditions are:

  Foci:(±4,0), Vertices:(±5,0)

Formula used:

The following formula is used:

  c2=a2b2

Calculation:

The foci and vertices are of the form (±x,0) ,so the ellipse has a major horizontal axis and a2 is the denominator of x2 .

The value of a and c are ±5 and ±4 respectively

The value of b can be calculated by:

  c2=a2b2 or b2=a2c2b2=5242b2=2516b2=9b=±3

The equation can be obtained by:

  x2a2+y2b2=1or x252+y232=1or x225+y29=1

Hence, the equation of the ellipse is x225+y29=1 .

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