Write equation in standard form of ellipse that has (5,0) vertex. A convertex at(0,-3) and is entered at the origin.
a. x^2/3+y^2/5=1
b.x^2/9+y^2/25=1
c.x^2/25+y^2/9=1
d.x^2/5+y^2/3=1

Question

Write equation in standard form of ellipse that has (5,0) vertex. A convertex at(0,-3) and is entered at the origin. 
a. x^2/3+y^2/5=1 
b.x^2/9+y^2/25=1
c.x^2/25+y^2/9=1 
d.x^2/5+y^2/3=1

anonymous · Answer

you mean co-vertex of (0, -3) right?
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anonymous · Answer

yeah thats what i meant

anonymous · Answer

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the equation in standard form for an ellipse is :  x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1
can you do it from here?