In each of the following, find the equation for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions:
Vertices ( 6, 0), foci ( 4, 0)
Vertices (6, 0), foci (4, 0).
Here, the vertices are on the x-axis.
Therefore, the equation of the ellipse will be of the form =1, where a is the semi-major axis.
Accordingly, a=6 and c = 4.
It is known that a2 = b2+c2.
62 = b2+42
36 = b2 + 16
b2 = 36 – 16
b =
Thus, the equation of the ellipse is =1 or = 1.