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Ellipses: Standard Form

8. Conic Sections / Ellipses: Standard Form / Problem 2

An ellipse has a major axis that is vertical with a length of 10. The length of its minor axis is 6 and its center is (2,-4). What is the standard form of its equation?

A

(y-4)²/25 + (x+2)²/9 = 1

B

(y+4)²/25 + (x-2)²/9 = 1

C

(x+4)²/25 + (y-2)²/9 = 1

D

(x-4)²/25 + (y+2)²/9 = 1

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