Write the equation of the ellipse described. Center at the origin, major axis horizontal of length $6,$ minor axis vertical of length 2.
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The center of the ellipse is at the origin, so the equation will be of the form $\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$. Show more…
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