y Let 16 25 then find the end points of the minor and major axis for the graph of this ellipse. Maximum point on the major axis: Minimum point on the major axis: Maximum point on the minor axis: Minimum point on the minor axis: Maximum focal point: Minimum focal point:

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Given the equation of an ellipse:

\[ \frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1 \]

Determine the endpoints of the minor and major axes for the graph of this ellipse.

- **Maximum point on the major axis:** [ ]
- **Minimum point on the major axis:** [ ]

- **Maximum point on the minor axis:** [ ]
- **Minimum point on the minor axis:** [ ]

- **Maximum focal point:** [ ]
- **Minimum focal point:** [ ]

**Explanation:**
- The ellipse is centered at the origin (0,0).
- The major axis is vertical since 25 > 16.
- The lengths of the semi-major axis (a) and semi-minor axis (b) are derived from the denominators under the x and y terms, where a² = 25 and b² = 16.
- The major axis length is 2a = 10, and the minor axis length is 2b = 8.
- Foci can be found using \( c = \sqrt{a^2 - b^2} \).

Fill in the calculated values to find specific points and foci.
Transcribed Image Text:Given the equation of an ellipse: \[ \frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1 \] Determine the endpoints of the minor and major axes for the graph of this ellipse. - **Maximum point on the major axis:** [ ] - **Minimum point on the major axis:** [ ] - **Maximum point on the minor axis:** [ ] - **Minimum point on the minor axis:** [ ] - **Maximum focal point:** [ ] - **Minimum focal point:** [ ] **Explanation:** - The ellipse is centered at the origin (0,0). - The major axis is vertical since 25 > 16. - The lengths of the semi-major axis (a) and semi-minor axis (b) are derived from the denominators under the x and y terms, where a² = 25 and b² = 16. - The major axis length is 2a = 10, and the minor axis length is 2b = 8. - Foci can be found using \( c = \sqrt{a^2 - b^2} \). Fill in the calculated values to find specific points and foci.
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