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In Exercises 1-5, graph each ellipse. Give the location of the foci.
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The graph of the ellipse
Answer to Problem 1MCCP
Solution: The foci are at
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Find the values of
and
The focus of the ellipse lies at
Therefore, the foci lies at
The graph of the ellipse is plotted as
Conclusion: The graph is plotted and the foci are at
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