Question

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

Answer 1

For a vertical one I have the equation as \[(x-h)^2/b^2 + (y-k)^2 / a^2 = 1\]

Answer 2

what seems to be the problem ?

Answer 3

I'm not sure how to apply the equation to the information the problem gives.

Answer 4

here b = 4/2 =2 and a=6/2 =3 apply to the equation... not sure what could be values for h and k from the question

Answer 5

h,k are the coordinates of the centre of the ellipse

Answer 6

Is that 0?

Answer 7

yes since its an standard equation

Answer 8

Is it x^2/4 + y^2/9 = 1

Answer 9

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Answer 10

yeah

Answer 11

Okay, thank you!