Q. What is the center of the ellipse 3x2+14y2−42=0?Write your answer in simplified, rationalized form.(______,______)
Divide by 42: Now, divide the entire equation by 42 to get the standard form of the ellipse. (42/3)x2+(42/14)y2=1
Simplify denominators: Simplify the denominators. 14x2+3y2=1
Identify center: Identify the center of the ellipse from the standard form.The center is at (h,k) where the equation is in the form (x−h)2/a2+(y−k)2/b2=1.Since there are no (h,k) terms, the center is at (0,0).
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