Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.2 - The Ellipse and the Hyperbola - Exercise Set - Page 618: 57

Answer

Y-intercepts by 4

Work Step by Step

Divide both sides by 16. $$\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$$ The distance between the y-intercepts is 8, while the distance between the x-intercepts is 4.
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