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Graph the ellipse with equation x^2 /25 + y^2 /4 = 1.

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Answer:

see attached

Explanation:

The given equation is the standard form equation for an ellipse.

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The larger denominator of 25 under the x-term tells you the semi-major axis is horizontal, and that vertices are x = ±√25 = ±5.

The smaller denominator of 4 under the y-term tells you the semi-minor axis is vertical, and that vertices are y = ±√4 = ±2.

A graph of the ellipse is attached.

Graph the ellipse with equation x^2 /25 + y^2 /4 = 1.-example-1
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