Center at the origin , symetric with respect to the x and y axes. , focus at (0,-2) and point on the graph ( 5,0)

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Center at the origin , symetric with respect to the x  and y axes. , focus at (0,-2) and point on the graph ( 5,0)

mathmale · Answer

Yes, but what are you supposed to DO with this info?

mathmale · Answer

Did you type in all of the directions for this problem?

marcelie · Answer

yes.

mathmale · Answer

Have you any idea of what shape (which geometric figure) is represented here?  Does the problem statement tell you, or do you have to figure it out for yourself?

marcelie · Answer

graph it and create an eqaution

mathmale · Answer

"Graph  the following  and create an equation for it" are definitely important instructions and should have been included with the rest of the info you've posted.   

Have you tried graphing this?

marcelie · Answer

yes. based on the points

marcelie · Answer

im given and i dont know what equation am i gonna do

mathmale · Answer

Somehow you have to take the given info and decide which geometric figure you have.  If your info states that your figure is symmetric with respect to both x- and y-axes, the first such figure that comes to mind is the CIRCLE.  Note, however, that the circle does not have a focus.  If your figure is not a circle, what else could it be?  Think.

marcelie · Answer

the equation of a circle

marcelie · Answer

ellipse

mathmale · Answer

Not a circle, for the reasons given above.  So that leaves us with an ellipse.  Have you tried graphing the ellipse?

marcelie · Answer

no.

mathmale · Answer

Since the graph is symm. w. r. t. the x- and y-axes, the center of the graph is at what point?

marcelie · Answer

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