Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 9 - Analytic Geometry - Cumulative Review - Review Exercises - Page 719: 3

Answer

ellipse, center $(0,0)$, vertices $(0,-5),(0,5)$, foci $(0,-3),(0,3)$

Work Step by Step

1. Given $\frac{y^2}{25}+\frac{x^2}{16}=1$, we can identify it as an ellipse with a vertical major axis, $a=5, b=4$ and $c=\sqrt {a^2-b^2}=3$. 2. We can find its center $(0,0)$, vertices $(0,-5),(0,5)$, foci $(0,-3),(0,3)$
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.