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Chapter 9, Problem 40(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Find an equation for the conic that satisfies the given conditions.
Ellipse, foci \((0, \ \pm \sqrt{2})\), vertices \((0, \pm 2)\)
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QUESTION:
Find an equation for the conic that satisfies the given conditions.
Ellipse, foci \((0, \ \pm \sqrt{2})\), vertices \((0, \pm 2)\)
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
foci vertices
These points all have the same -coordinates, so the ellipse has a vertical major axis.
The center is midway between the vertices and [and also the foci]: