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To calculate: To find the x- and y-intercepts of the ellipse and to tell on which of the coordinate axes its foci lie
Answer to Problem 5OE
x- intercept is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Ellipse is
Formula Used:
Standard form of the equation of ellipse with center
Where,
When,
When
Calculation:
Equation of ellipse is given as follows:
Divide both sides of the equation by
Comparing the equation with standard form of the equation of ellipse
Since
Conclusion:
Hence, x-intercept is
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