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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find an equation of an ellipse having the given intercepts: x-intercept: ±3 y-intercept: ±4

OpenStudy (amistre64):

well, the center is at the origin so its gonna be the basic

OpenStudy (amistre64):

the wide spot is along the y axis so that gets the bigger number ...

OpenStudy (amistre64):

a is usually denoted as the longer portion so id say: y^2/a^2 + x^2/b^2 = 1

OpenStudy (amistre64):

where a = 4 and b = 3

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