Question

Find the center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse with equation x^2/16+y^2/25=1

Answer 1

The Center is an eyeball problem. Just look at it and write it down.

Do that, and we can talk.

Answer 2

i dont have a graph....

Answer 3

@tkhunny

Answer 4

is the center 0,0??

Answer 5

i figured it out. Center: (0, 0); Vertices: (0, -5), (0, 5); Foci: (-4, 0), (4, 0)

Answer 6

Pretty good! Excellent except for the Foci. (-4,0) and (4,0) are the Minor vertices.

You're still looking for the Foci.