Write the equation of the ellipse using the given information:
The ellipse is centered at the origin, its major axis is horizontal, with length 8; the length of its minor axis is 4;

Respuesta :

We know, equation of ellipse is given by :

[tex]\dfrac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\dfrac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1[/tex]

Here,

(h,k) is centre of the ellipse = (0,0).

a = major axis = 8.

b = minor axis = 4.

Putting all given value in above equation, we get :

[tex]\dfrac{(x-0)^2}{8^2}+\dfrac{(y-0)^2}{4^2}=1\\\\\dfrac{x^2}{8^2}+\dfrac{y^2}{4^2}=1\\\\\dfrac{x^2}{64}+\dfrac{y^2}{16}=1[/tex]

Hence, this is the required solution.

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