What are the directrices of the ellipse given by the equation... I have a picture of the exact problem posted as a comment.

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

If you want my answer choices let me know. Im just completely lost on this question

phi · Answer

the equation of an ellipse has = 1 at the end
x^2/36 + y^2/100 = 1

Does this look right?

anonymous · Answer

yes thats it

anonymous · Answer

oh sorry It didnt save the =1 from the problem! I didnt realize that

anonymous · Answer

DO you know how to do this?

phi · Answer

yes.

phi · Answer

the equation of an ellipse is
$$ \frac{x^2}{a^2}+ \frac{y^2}{b^2}= 1 $$

what is a and b for your ellipse?

anonymous · Answer

a is 10 and b is 6

phi · Answer

now let's sketch it
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