Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 9 Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections - 9.6 Translate and Classify Conic Sections - 9.6 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 656: 41

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Given $9x^2+4y^2-36x-24y+36=0$ We can see that $a=9\\b=0\\c=4$ We will find the discriminant of the given equation $=b^2-4ac\\=0^2-4(9)(4)\\=-144$ Since $-144\lt 0$ and $a\ne c$, the conic is an ellipse. To graph the ellipse, first complete the square in x. $9x^2+4y^2-36x-24y+36=0\\9x^2+4y^2-36x-24y=-36\\9(x^2-4x+4)-36+4(y^2-6y+9)-36=-36\\9(x-2)^2+4(y-3)^2=36\\\frac{(x-2)^2}{4}-\frac{(y-3)^2}{9}=1$ From the equation, you can see that the center is at $(2,3)$.
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