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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-5^2/4)+(y+3^2/16)=1 what is the Center: Vertices: Eccentricity: Length of major axis: Length of minor axis: Please graph if possible.

OpenStudy (amistre64):

type that into wolframalpha.com itll give you all its properties and a graph

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i did but changed the equation

OpenStudy (amistre64):

use () around the numerators tho so its clear that x-5 is the argument being squared; same for y+3

OpenStudy (amistre64):

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=%28x-5%29%5E2%2F4%2B%28y%2B3%29%5E2%2F16%3D1 it gives semi, or half langths on axises

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so even if it does that its still the same??

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yes 4/5 = (1/5) * 4, so rewritting is fine

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks!! :)

OpenStudy (amistre64):

yw

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