Find the equation of the ellipse satisfying the following conditions. Write the equations in general form. 1.) Vertices at (1,7) and (1,-7) and one of the covertices at (-1,0) 2.) Center at (5,-4) the length of the horizontal major axis is 8, and the length of the minor axis is 8.

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Find the equation of the ellipse satisfying the following conditions. Write the equations in general form.

1.) Vertices at (1,7) and (1,-7) and one of the covertices at (-1,0)

2.) Center at (5,-4) the length of the horizontal major axis is 8, and the length of the minor axis is 8.

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