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The foci of an ellipse 2007-03-27
From Brad:
I am trying to figure out how to find the foci of an ellipse x^2/7 + y^2/16 = 1. Since 16 is the largest denominator I know the major axis is going to be the y axis. Do I now take 7-c^2=16. c^2=16-7, c^2=9, c=3. So is my foci (0,+-3).
Answered by Penny Nom.
Foci of an Ellipse 1997-01-22
From David Gilliam:
How do I find the focii of the following equation? 4x^2 + 9y^2 = 36
Answered by Harley Weston.
 
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