kitgk Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Oct 28, 2010 #1 Homework Statement Ellipse with vertex at (2,3) and (-4,3) and focus at (1,3) Homework Equations (x-h)2/a2 + (y-k)2/b2=1 The Attempt at a Solution (h,k)= (-1,3) a2=9 (x+1)2/ b2 + (y-3)2/ 92
Homework Statement Ellipse with vertex at (2,3) and (-4,3) and focus at (1,3) Homework Equations (x-h)2/a2 + (y-k)2/b2=1 The Attempt at a Solution (h,k)= (-1,3) a2=9 (x+1)2/ b2 + (y-3)2/ 92
LCKurtz Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 9,567 Reaction score 775 Oct 29, 2010 #2 You have h and k correct. What is the equation relating a, b, and c for an ellipse? Use it to figure out b. And your final equation needs and = sign and a right hand side.
You have h and k correct. What is the equation relating a, b, and c for an ellipse? Use it to figure out b. And your final equation needs and = sign and a right hand side.