Concept explainers
To calculate: To graph the ellipse and find the foci
Answer to Problem 3WE
Foci are
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Ellipse is
Formula Used:
Standard form of the equation of ellipse with center
Where,
When,
When
Calculation:
Equation of ellipse is given as follows:
Divide both sides of the equation by
Comparing the equation with standard form of the equation of ellipse
Since
Also, foci is calculated as follows:
Substituting the values:
Thus, foci are
Plotting the graph of ellipse:
Conclusion:
Hence, foci are
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