How do you write an equation of a ellipse with foci (0,0), (0,8) and major axis of length 16?
1 Answer
Dec 30, 2016
Explanation:
The midpoint between the foci is the center
The distance between the foci is equal to
The major axis length is equal to
Between the coordinates of the foci, only the y-coordinate changes, this means the major axis is vertical. The standard equation of an ellipse with a vertical major axis is