Asked by Marie
The major axis of the ellipse lies on the line y=3 and has length 6; the minor axis lies on the line x=–4 and has length 4;
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Answered by
Steve
Clearly the center is at (-4,3)
That means you have an ellipse with
a = 6/2 = 3
b = 4/2 = 2, so its equation is
(x+4)^2/3^2 + (y-3)^2/2^2 = 1
That means you have an ellipse with
a = 6/2 = 3
b = 4/2 = 2, so its equation is
(x+4)^2/3^2 + (y-3)^2/2^2 = 1