Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.7: Distinguishable Permutations And Combinations
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Let a > 0 and b > 0. Show that the area of the ellipse x2/ a2 + y2/ b2 = 1 is ab

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Given that,

The equation of the ellipse  x2/ a2 + y2/ b2 = 1 , where a > 0 and b > 0.

Solve the equation x2/ a2 + y2/ b2 = 1 for y.

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Since ellipse is symmetric with respect to both axes, the total area is four times the area in the first quadrant. 

For a > 0 and b > 0, for the ellipse lies in the first quadrant 0 ≤ x ≤ a. 

Find the area of the ellipse in the first quadrant.

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