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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How to verify that P(3,1) lies on the ellipse (x^2/144)+(y^2/16) = 1.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I keep getting that it isn't on there. But I don't know if I'm doing it right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

substitute 3,1 in the equation left hand side should be equal to right hand side

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It equals .125. Is that what you're getting?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so equation is wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so point doesnt lie on ellipse

OpenStudy (anonymous):

kk thx

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