Find an equation in standard form for the ellipse with the vertical major axis of length 6, and minor axis of length 4.

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anonymous · Answer

Do you know that standard form equation of an ellipse?

anonymous · Answer

No i do not

anonymous · Answer

The formula is:

$$x ^{2}/b^2 + x ^{2}/a ^{2} = 1$$

anonymous · Answer

sorry the its y^2/a^2

anonymous · Answer

The x and y-values are independent values so they are not constants.

anonymous · Answer

So, in this case you will take b = 4 and a = 6.

Plug those values in and you will find the equation :)

anonymous · Answer

so what are the x,y values

anonymous · Answer

@Boblovesmath

anonymous · Answer

You don't plug any values for x and y. That is why the question says find the STANDARD

anonymous · Answer

FORM

anonymous · Answer

x squared divided by two plus y squared divided by three = 1

 x squared divided by nine plus y squared divided by four  = 1

 x squared divided by three plus y squared divided by two  = 1

 x squared divided by four plus y squared divided by nine  = 1

anonymous · Answer

These are my answer choices @Boblovesmath

anonymous · Answer

I think its the third one but I am not sure. I think the numbers you gave aren't for this problem. Please check again.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @Boblovesmath