Concept explainers
To find: The standard form of the equation of ellipse,
Answer to Problem 31RE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given equation,
Now write the standard equation of ellipse.
Standard form of ellipse:
To find: The center, vertices, foci and eccentricity of ellipse
Answer to Problem 31RE
Center:
Vertices:
Foci:
Eccentricity:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Standard form of ellipse:
Compare above equation with
So, Centre:
Vertices:
Co-vertices:
Foci:
Eccentricity:
To sketch: The ellipse
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Center:
Vertices:
Foci:
Eccentricity:
Using above info to draw the graph of ellipse.
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