Chapter 10, Problem 40RE

To determine

(a)

To determine: The curve represented by the equation $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1$.

(b)

To determine

The foci,vertices and directix of the curve represented by the equation $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1$ by using analytical ethod.

(c)

To determine

The eccentricity of the curve represented by the equation $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1$.

(d)

To determine

To sketch: The graph of the curve represented by the equation $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1$.