Find an equation for the ellipse Endpoints of major axis is
Find an equation for the ellipse. Endpoints of major axis is at (-8,0) and (8,0); and c=4
Please show me how to work it out to find the equation
Solution
Endpoints of major axis is at (-8,0) and (8,0)
a = 8; a^2 = 64
Now c^2 = a^2 -b^2
(4)^2 = 64 -b^2
b^2 = 48
Standard Equation of ellipse: x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 =1
x^2/64 +y^2/48 = 1
