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11. What are the vertices of the ellipse whose equation is (x2)/9 + (y2)/4 = 1? please show the work

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Explanation: General formula for vertical ellipse Given: x24+y29=1 ... Use the equation provided above, and "plug it" in.

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Answer: I think that this is the answer

standard form of equation for ellipse with vertical major axis (a^2 under y^2):

(x-h)^2/b^2+(y-k)^2/a^2=1,a>b, (h,k) being the (x,y) coordinates of the center.

For given equation: x^2/9+y^2/36=1

center: (0,0)

a^2=36

a=√36=6

length of vertical major axis=2a=12

Vertices are end points of major axis=(0,0�a)=(0,0�6)=(0,-6) and (0,6)

Vertices are at (0,-6) and (0,6)

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