College Algebra (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 7 - Conic Sections - Exercise Set 7.1 - Page 671: 46

Answer

Foci: $(-2-\sqrt{15},3)$ and $(-2+\sqrt{15},3)$.

Work Step by Step

$\displaystyle \frac{(x+2)^{2}}{16}+\frac{(y-3)^{2}}{1}=1$ (major axis horizontal), $a^{2}=16,$ $a=4$ $b^{2}=1$, $b=1$ Center: $(-2,3)$ $c^{2}=a^{2}-b^{2}=16-1=15,$ $c=\sqrt{15}\approx 3.873$ Foci are $c$ units right and $c$ units left of center. Foci: $(-2-\sqrt{15},3)$ and $(-2+\sqrt{15},3)$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.