Give the equation for the ellipse graphed

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Chapter11: Conics
Section11.3: Ellipses
Problem 11.43TI: Find the equation of the ellipse shown.
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Give the equation for the ellipse graphed

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Center= (h,k)=(0,0)

Length of the major axis=2a= 10 - (-10)=20 

So, a=10

Length of the minor axis=2b= 5-(-5)=10

So, b=5 

 

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