Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.6 - Conic Sections - Exercises 11.6 - Page 677: 6

Answer

$\displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1 \quad$ (ellipse) Foci: $(0, \pm\sqrt{5})$ Vertices: $(0, \pm 3)$

Work Step by Step

Ellipse, major axis is vertical. Foci on the y-axis: $\quad \displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}=1 \quad (a\gt b)$ Center-to-focus distance: $\quad c=\sqrt{a^{2}-b^{2}}$ Foci: $(0, \pm c)$ Vertices: $(0, \pm a)$ Equation offered: $\quad \displaystyle \frac{x^{2}}{4}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1 \quad a=3, b=2$ Center-to-focus distance: $c=\sqrt{a^{2}-b^{2}}=\sqrt{9-4}=\sqrt{5}$ Foci: $(0, \pm\sqrt{5})$ Vertices: $(0, \pm 3)$
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.