Explanation Given: The equation of the ellipse is, ( x − 2 ) 2 25 + ( y + 3 ) 2 16 = 1 Approach: The following equation is the basic equation for an ellipse that is not centered at the origin. ( x − h ) 2 a 2 + ( y − k ) 2 b 2 = 1 With the following properties, Center C = ( h , k ) …… ( 1 ) Vertices V = ( ± a + h , 0 + k ) …… ( 2 ) Foci F = ( ± c + h , 0 + k ) …… ( 3 ) Where c 2 = a 2 − b 2 …… ( 4 ) Calculation: Consider the equation, ( x − 2 ) 2 25 + ( y + 3 ) 2 16 = 1 Convert the above equation into the standard equation of an ellipse. ( x − 2 ) 2 5 2 + ( y + 3 ) 2 4 2 = 1 Compare the above equation of the ellipse with the standard equation of an ellipse. a = 5 b = 4 h = 2 k = − 3 Calculate the center of the ellipse. Substitute 2 for h and − 3 for k in the equation ( 1 ) . C = ( 2 , − 3 ) Calculate the vertices of the ellipse. Substitute 5 for a , 2 for h and − 3 for k in the equation ( 2 ) . V 1 = ( 5 + 2 , 0 − 3 ) = ( 7 , − 3 ) Substitute − 5 for a , 2 for h and − 3 for k in the equation ( 2 ) To determine (b) The length of the major and minor axes. To determine (c) To sketch: The graph of the ellipse.

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(x−2)225+(y+3)216=1

To determine

(b)

The length of the major and minor axes.

To determine

(c)

To sketch:

The graph of the ellipse.

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(a) To find: The center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse. ( x − 2 ) 2 25 + ( y + 3 ) 2 16 = 1

Solution Summary: The author explains the basic equation for an ellipse that is not centered at the origin.

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(a)

To find:

The center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse.

(x−2)225+(y+3)216=1

(b)

The length of the major and minor axes.

(c)

To sketch:

The graph of the ellipse.

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(a) To find: The center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse. ( x − 2 ) 2 25 + ( y + 3 ) 2 16 = 1

Solution Summary: The author explains the basic equation for an ellipse that is not centered at the origin.

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(a) To find: The center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse. (x−2)225+(y+3)216=1

(b) The length of the major and minor axes.

(c) To sketch: The graph of the ellipse.

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(a)

To find:

The center, vertices, and foci of the ellipse.

(x−2)225+(y+3)216=1

(b)

The length of the major and minor axes.

(c)

To sketch:

The graph of the ellipse.