Question

what is the standard form equation of the ellipse shown?

Answer 1

@ganeshie8

Answer 2

@satellite73

Answer 3

center at the origin so you know it is
\[\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1\]

Answer 4

because of the way it is oriented, the larger number goes under the \(y^2\) term

Answer 5

yes.... but is it 16 and 25 or 25 and 16..... i get confused there

Answer 6

did the above answer make it clear?

Answer 7

right so,
\[\frac{ x^2 }{ 16 } + \frac{ y^2 }{ 25 } = 1 ?\]

Answer 8

yes ^^

Answer 9

cool thx sir

Answer 10

just remember ... vertical length goes with y
horizontal length goes with x

Answer 11

i will note that down...........