the minor has has length 2b, so
b = 4/2 = 2
c = √5
so a^2 = b^2 + c^2 = 9
The center is midway between the foci, at (1,-2)
The minor axis is horizontal, so the major axis is vertical, making the equation
(x-1)^2/4 + (y+2)^2/9 = 1
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Determine equation of the ellipse if the distance between its foci is 2sqrt5 and the end points of its minor axis are (-1,-2) and (3,-2).
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