Problem 15: An ellipse has its major axis on the x-axis, center at ( -3, 0 ), one of the vertices at ( -5, 0 ) and length of latus rectum equal to 1. Find its equation. A. 4x2+ ( y – 3 )² = 4 B. 4x²+ ( y + 3 )² = 1 C. (x+ 3 )² + 4y² = 1 D. (x + 3 )2 + 4y² = 4

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
icon
Related questions
Question
Problem 15: An ellipse has its major axis on the x-axis, center at ( -3, 0 ), one of the vertices at ( -5, 0 )
and length of latus rectum equal to 1. Find its equation.
A. 4x²+ ( y – 3 )2 = 4
B. 4x2+ ( y + 3 )2 = 1
C. (x + 3 )? + 4y² = 1
D. (x + 3 )2 + 4y² = 4
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 15: An ellipse has its major axis on the x-axis, center at ( -3, 0 ), one of the vertices at ( -5, 0 ) and length of latus rectum equal to 1. Find its equation. A. 4x²+ ( y – 3 )2 = 4 B. 4x2+ ( y + 3 )2 = 1 C. (x + 3 )? + 4y² = 1 D. (x + 3 )2 + 4y² = 4
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 4 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:
9781337614085
Author:
Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:
Cengage,
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Geometry
ISBN:
9781285195698
Author:
Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Publisher:
Cengage Learning