Write the standard form of an equation of an ellipse subject to the given conditions. (1) Vertices: (0,5) and (0,−5); Passes through (16/5,3) (2) Foci: (0,1) and (8,1); Length of minor axis: 6 units

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Write the standard form of an equation of an ellipse subject to the given conditions.

(1) Vertices: (0,5) and (0,−5); Passes through (16/5,3)

(2) Foci: (0,1) and (8,1); Length of minor axis: 6 units

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