Question

Write the equation of the ellipse in standard form and determine the intercepts.

5x^2 + 4y^2 = 45

Answer 1

the standard for of an ellipse is (x/a)^2+(y/b)^2 = c^2.
so bring your equation to that form. x-intercept is the point where the ellipse hits the x-axis. which means you equate y to 0 and find out the x values. similarly the y-intercept is the point where the ellipse hits the y-axis. which means you equate x to 0 and find out the y values.

Answer 2

jason, you can ask me doubts if you still cannot figure it out. You seem to be stuck here. Can I help?