Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 10 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - 10.5 Exercises - Page 700: 17

Answer

$\frac{(x)^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$ and Foci: $( 0,\pm \sqrt 5 )$

Work Step by Step

From the figure, major axis: $a=3$ and minor axis: $b=2$ Therefore, $\frac{(x)^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$ $c^2=a^2-b^2=9-4=5$ $c=\sqrt 5$ Hence, $\frac{(x)^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$ and Foci: $( 0,\pm \sqrt 5 )$
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