Q. Write the equation in standard form for the ellipse with center at the origin, vertex (−11,0), and co-vertex (0,5).
Center at Origin: Center (h,k) is at the origin, so h=0 and k=0.
Calculate Semi-Major Axis: The vertex (−11,0) gives us the length of the semi-major axis, a, which is the distance from the center to the vertex along the x-axis.a=∣−11−0∣=11
Calculate Semi-Minor Axis: The co-vertex (0,5) gives us the length of the semi-minor axis, b, which is the distance from the center to the co-vertex along the y-axis.b=∣0−5∣=5
Standard Form of Equation: The standard form of the equation for an ellipse is (x−h)2/a2+(y−k)2/b2=1.Plugging in the values for h, k, a, and b, we get:(x−0)2/112+(y−0)2/52=1
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation: 121x2+25y2=1
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