College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
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Chapter 7 - Conic Sections - Exercise Set 7.1 - Page 671: 49

Answer

Foci: $(1, -3+\sqrt{5})$ and $(1, -3-\sqrt{5})$.

Work Step by Step

Bring to stadard form (divide with $36$) $\displaystyle \frac{(x-1)^{2}}{4}+\frac{(y+3)^{2}}{9}=1$ (major axis vertical), $a^{2}=9,$ $a=3$ $b^{2}=4$, $b=2$ Center: $(1, -3)$ $c^{2}=a^{2}-b^{2}=9-4=5$ $ c=\sqrt{5}\approx$2.236 Foci are $c$ units above and $c$ units below the center. Foci: $(1, -3+\sqrt{5})$ and $(1, -3-\sqrt{5})$.
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