Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 10 - Section 10.2 - The Ellipse - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 776: 2

Answer

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Work Step by Step

$a^2=25$, thus the x-intercepts are $5$ and $-5$. The graph goes through $(5,0)$ and $(-5,0)$, which are the vertices. $b^2=8$, thus the y-intercepts are $3$ and $-3$. The graph goes through $(0,3)$ and $(0,-3)$.
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