Math Problem Statement

Given the ellipse
( x + 5 ) 2 25 + ( y − 3 ) 2 9

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Find the center point:

Give the vertices:

Give the endpoints of the minor axis:

Draw the graph of the ellipse.

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Analytic Geometry
Ellipses
Conic Sections

Formulas

Standard form of an ellipse: (x - h)^2 / a^2 + (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1
Center of an ellipse: (h, k)
Vertices of an ellipse: (h ± a, k)
Endpoints of the minor axis: (h, k ± b)

Theorems

The Pythagorean Theorem (for deriving the relation between axes and foci)
Properties of ellipses in conic sections

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12