Question

Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics.
foci: (- 2, - 10), (- 2, - 6)
endpoints of the major axis: (- 2, - 12), (- 2, - 4)

Answer 1

we can do this, give me a second

Answer 2

i see no one likes these conic section problems

Answer 3

first we need the center, which is half way between the two foci

Answer 4

center is therefore \((-2,-8)\) and oops lost you...