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The equation x^2/121 + y^2/1 = 1 represents an ellipse. which points are the vertices of the ellipse?

A. (-11,0) and (11,0)

B. (-1,0) and (1,0)

C. (0,-11) and (0,11)

D. (0,-1) and (0,1)

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Answer: A. (-11,0) and (11,0)

Step-by-step explanation: Right on edge

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Answer:

A. (-11,0) and (11,0)

Explanation:

The given equation is


(x^(2) )/(121) +(y^(2) )/(1) =1

Where
a^(2) =121 and
b^(2)=1. Remember, the greater denominator is the parameter
a.


a^(2) =121 \implies a=11


b^(2)=1 \implies b=1

Now, the vertices of an ellipse with center at the origin are defined as


V(a,0)\\V'(-a,0)

Replacing values, we have


V(11,0) and
V'(-11,0)

Therefore, the right answer is A.

(The image attached proves this result).

The equation x^2/121 + y^2/1 = 1 represents an ellipse. which points are the vertices-example-1
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