Question

Write the equation of each conic section with the given properties:

An ellipse with vertices (0,-5) and (0,5) and a minor axis of length 8.

Answer 1

(x^2)/100 + (y^2)/64 = 1

Answer 2

thanks, i was just double checking but that doesn't have vertices (0,-5) and (0,5).. is this correct? x^2/16+y^2/25=1

Answer 3

Yes. With vertices (0, -5) and (0, 5) and co-vertices (0, -4) and (0,4).

Answer 4

thanks :)