Calculus 8th Edition

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Chapter 12 - Vectors and the Geometry of Space - 12.6 Cylinders and Quadric Surfaces - 12.6 Exercises - Page 880: 17

Answer

Ellipsoid

Work Step by Step

The given equation is: \[ \frac{x^2}{9} + \frac{y^2}{25} + \frac{z^2}{4} = 1 \] This follows the standard form of the Ellipsoid: \[ \frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} + \frac{z^2}{c^2} = 1 \] From the equation, we identify: \[ a = 3, \quad b = 5, \quad c = 2 \] Intercepts: \[ x = \pm 3, \quad y = \pm 5, \quad z = \pm 2 \]
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