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54373612
An ellipse has center \((-2, 3)\), horizontal semi-major axis \(7\), and vertical semi-minor axis \(4\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Start with the standard form for an ellipse centered at \((h, k)\). - A horizontal major axis places the larger squared semi-axis under the x-term. - Remember that the denominators are the squares of the semi-axis lengths.

Solution

1. For a horizontal ellipse centered at \((h, k)\), use \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1\). 2. Substitute \(h=-2\), \(k=3\), \(a=7\), and \(b=4\). 3. The standard form is \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{16}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x+2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{16}=1\)
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An ellipse has center \((1, -4)\), a vertical semi-major axis of length \(7\), and a horizontal semi-minor axis of length \(5\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Start with the standard form centered at \((h, k)\). - A vertical major axis places the larger denominator under the y-term. - Square each semi-axis length before placing it in the denominator.

Solution

1. For a vertical ellipse centered at \((h, k)\), use \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{b^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{a^2}=1\). 2. Here \(h=1\), \(k=-4\), \(a=7\), and \(b=5\). 3. Squaring the semi-axis lengths gives \(a^2=49\) and \(b^2=25\). 4. The standard form is \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{25}+\frac{(y+4)^2}{49}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-1)^2}{25}+\frac{(y+4)^2}{49}=1\)
54381812
An ellipse is centered at \((-2, 1)\), has horizontal vertices \((-9, 1)\) and \((5, 1)\), and has co-vertices \((-2, -3)\) and \((-2, 5)\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center-to-vertex distance for the semi-major axis. - Use the center-to-co-vertex distance for the semi-minor axis. - A horizontal major axis places the larger denominator under the x-term.

Solution

1. The center-to-vertex distance is \(a=7\), so \(a^2=49\). 2. The center-to-co-vertex distance is \(b=4\), so \(b^2=16\). 3. The major axis is horizontal, so use \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1\). 4. The standard form is \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{16}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x+2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{16}=1\)
54374312
An ellipse is centered at \((4, -1)\), has a vertical major axis, vertices \((4, 7)\) and \((4, -9)\), and foci \((4, 5)\) and \((4, -7)\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center-to-vertex distance for the semi-major axis and the center-to-focus distance for the focal distance. - For an ellipse, remember \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), not the hyperbola relationship. - A vertical major axis places \(a^2\) under the y-term.

Solution

1. The distance from the center to either vertex is \(a=8\), so \(a^2=64\). 2. The distance from the center to either focus is \(c=6\), so \(c^2=36\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). Thus \(b^2=64-36=28\). 4. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard form is \(\frac{(x-4)^2}{28}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{64}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-4)^2}{28}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{64}=1\)
54376412
Write \(4x^2+25y^2-24x+100y+36=0\) in standard form. Then state the ellipse’s center and vertices.

Hints

- Group the terms in each variable before completing the squares. - After completing both squares, divide so the right side is \(1\). - The larger denominator identifies the major-axis direction and the center-to-vertex distance.

Solution

1. Group the variable terms: \(4(x^2-6x)+25(y^2+4y)+36=0\). 2. Complete both squares: \(4((x-3)^2-9)+25((y+2)^2-4)+36=0\). 3. Simplify to \(4(x-3)^2+25(y+2)^2=100\). 4. Divide by \(100\): \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{25}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{4}=1\). 5. The center is \((3, -2)\). The major axis is horizontal with \(a=5\), so the vertices are \((-2, -2)\) and \((8, -2)\).

Answer

Standard form: \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{25}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{4}=1\) Center: \((3, -2)\) Vertices: \((-2, -2)\) and \((8, -2)\)
54377112
The graph shows an ellipse centered at the origin. Use its x- and y-intercepts to write the ellipse in standard form and state its foci.
Figure for problem 543771

Hints

- Read each semi-axis length from the corresponding pair of axis intercepts. - Square the semi-axis lengths to form the denominators in standard form. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\) to find the focal distance.

Solution

1. The x-intercepts are \((\pm6, 0)\), so the horizontal semi-major axis is \(a=6\). 2. The y-intercepts are \((0, \pm4)\), so the vertical semi-minor axis is \(b=4\). 3. The standard form is \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1\). 4. For an ellipse, \(c^2=a^2-b^2=36-16=20\), so \(c=2\sqrt{5}\). 5. The foci are \((\pm2\sqrt{5}, 0)\).

Answer

Standard form: \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1\) Foci: \((2\sqrt{5}, 0)\) and \((-2\sqrt{5}, 0)\)
54378312
Write \(9x^2+16y^2+54x-64y+1=0\) in standard form. Then state the ellipse’s center and foci.

Hints

- Group the x-terms and y-terms before completing each square. - Divide by the resulting positive constant to obtain standard form. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\) to find the focal distance.

Solution

1. Group the variable terms: \(9(x^2+6x)+16(y^2-4y)+1=0\). 2. Complete both squares: \(9((x+3)^2-9)+16((y-2)^2-4)+1=0\). 3. Simplify to \(9(x+3)^2+16(y-2)^2=144\). 4. Divide by \(144\): \(\frac{(x+3)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{9}=1\). 5. The center is \((-3, 2)\). Here \(a^2=16\), \(b^2=9\), so \(c^2=a^2-b^2=7\). 6. The foci are \((-3-\sqrt{7}, 2)\) and \((-3+\sqrt{7}, 2)\).

Answer

Standard form: \(\frac{(x+3)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{9}=1\) Center: \((-3, 2)\) Foci: \((-3-\sqrt{7}, 2)\) and \((-3+\sqrt{7}, 2)\)
54379012
An ellipse is centered at \((-4, 1)\), has horizontal vertices \((-10, 1)\) and \((2, 1)\), and has foci \((-8, 1)\) and \((0, 1)\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center-to-vertex distance for \(a\) and the center-to-focus distance for \(c\). - For an ellipse, remember \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). - A horizontal major axis places \(a^2\) under the x-term.

Solution

1. The center-to-vertex distance is \(a=6\), so \(a^2=36\). 2. The center-to-focus distance is \(c=4\), so \(c^2=16\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). Thus \(b^2=36-16=20\). 4. The major axis is horizontal, so the standard form is \(\frac{(x+4)^2}{36}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{20}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x+4)^2}{36}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{20}=1\)
54379712
An ellipse is centered at \((-1, 2)\), has a vertical major axis, vertices \((-1, 9)\) and \((-1, -5)\), and foci \((-1, 5)\) and \((-1, -1)\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center-to-vertex distance for \(a\) and the center-to-focus distance for \(c\). - For an ellipse, calculate \(b^2=a^2-c^2\). - A vertical major axis places \(a^2\) under the y-term.

Solution

1. The center-to-vertex distance is \(a=7\), so \(a^2=49\). 2. The center-to-focus distance is \(c=3\), so \(c^2=9\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). Thus \(b^2=49-9=40\). 4. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard form is \(\frac{(x+1)^2}{40}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{49}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x+1)^2}{40}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{49}=1\)
54380412
The unit circle \(u^2+v^2=1\) is transformed by \(x=4u+1\) and \(y=2v-3\). Find the image ellipse’s standard equation, center, vertices, co-vertices, and foci. Also find the image of \((u, v)=(\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5})\).

Hints

- Invert the coordinate transformation before substituting into the circle equation. - Read the ellipse’s geometric features from the resulting standard form. - Apply the transformation directly to the specified point.

Solution

1. Solve for the original coordinates: \(u=\frac{x-1}{4}\) and \(v=\frac{y+3}{2}\). 2. Substitution into the unit circle gives \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{16}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{4}=1\). 3. The center is \((1, -3)\), with \(a=4\) and \(b=2\). 4. The vertices are \((-3, -3)\) and \((5, -3)\). The co-vertices are \((1, -5)\) and \((1, -1)\). 5. Since \(c^2=a^2-b^2=12\), the foci are \((1\pm2\sqrt{3}, -3)\). 6. The given circle point maps to \((4(\frac{3}{5})+1, 2(\frac{4}{5})-3)=(\frac{17}{5}, -\frac{7}{5})\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{16}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{4}=1\) Center: \((1, -3)\) Vertices: \((-3, -3)\), \((5, -3)\) Co-vertices: \((1, -5)\), \((1, -1)\) Foci: \((1\pm2\sqrt{3}, -3)\) Image point: \((\frac{17}{5}, -\frac{7}{5})\)
54382512
An ellipse is centered at \((5, -2)\) and has a horizontal major axis. One vertex is \((13, -2)\), and the ellipse passes through \((5, 3)\). Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center-to-vertex distance for the semi-major axis. - Write a standard-form equation with the other denominator still unknown. - Substitute the given point to determine the remaining squared semi-axis length.

Solution

1. The distance from the center \((5,-2)\) to the vertex \((13,-2)\) is \(a=8\), so \(a^2=64\). 2. Write the equation as \(\frac{(x-5)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{b^2}=1\). 3. Substitute the point \((5,3)\): \(0+\frac{25}{b^2}=1\). 4. Thus \(b^2=25\), and the standard form is \(\frac{(x-5)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{25}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-5)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{25}=1\)
54383212
Write \(25x^2+4y^2+100x-16y-284=0\) in standard form. Then state the ellipse’s center and vertices.

Hints

- Group the x-terms and y-terms before completing the squares. - Divide by the resulting positive constant to make the right side \(1\). - The larger denominator identifies the major-axis direction and vertex distance.

Solution

1. Group the variable terms: \(25(x^2+4x)+4(y^2-4y)-284=0\). 2. Complete both squares: \(25((x+2)^2-4)+4((y-2)^2-4)-284=0\). 3. Simplify to \(25(x+2)^2+4(y-2)^2=400\). 4. Divide by \(400\): \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{100}=1\). 5. The center is \((-2, 2)\). The major axis is vertical with \(a=10\), so the vertices are \((-2, 12)\) and \((-2, -8)\).

Answer

Standard form: \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{16}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{100}=1\) Center: \((-2, 2)\) Vertices: \((-2, 12)\) and \((-2, -8)\)
54384512
An ellipse is centered at \((3, -1)\), has a horizontal major axis of length \(16\), and has area \(48\pi\) square units. Write the equation of the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Convert the full major-axis length into a semi-major axis. - Use \(A=\pi ab\) to determine the semi-minor axis. - Place the larger denominator under the horizontal squared term.

Solution

1. The major-axis length is \(16\), so the semi-major axis is \(a=8\). 2. The area of an ellipse is \(\pi ab\). Thus \(\pi(8)b=48\pi\), so \(b=6\). 3. The center is \((h,k)=(3,-1)\), and the major axis is horizontal. 4. Therefore the standard equation is \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{36}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-3)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{36}=1\)
54385112
An ellipse has foci \((-3, 4)\) and \((7, 4)\), and its major axis has length \(14\). Write the equation of the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- The midpoint of the foci is the center, and the line through the foci gives the major-axis direction. - Half the major-axis length is \(a\), while the center-to-focus distance is \(c\). - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\) before writing standard form.

Solution

1. The center is the midpoint of the foci, so it is \((2,4)\). 2. The major axis is horizontal because the foci have the same y-coordinate. 3. The focal distance is \(c=5\), and half the major-axis length is \(a=7\). 4. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=49-25=24\). 5. A horizontal ellipse centered at \((h,k)\) has standard form \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1\). 6. Therefore, the equation is \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-4)^2}{24}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-4)^2}{24}=1\)
54385812
An ellipse has center \((-4,2)\), vertical vertices \((-4,-8)\) and \((-4,12)\), and foci \((-4,-4)\) and \((-4,8)\). a) Write its equation in standard form. b) State its co-vertices.

Hints

- Read \(a\) from the center-to-vertex distance and \(c\) from the center-to-focus distance. - For an ellipse, remember that \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), not \(c^2=a^2+b^2\). - A vertical major axis places \(a^2\) under the y-term, while the co-vertices lie horizontally from the center.

Solution

1. The center-to-vertex distance is \(a=10\), and the center-to-focus distance is \(c=6\). 2. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=100-36=64\) and \(b=8\). 3. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard form is \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{b^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{a^2}=1\). 4. Substituting \((h,k)=(-4,2)\), \(a^2=100\), and \(b^2=64\) gives \(\frac{(x+4)^2}{64}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{100}=1\). 5. The co-vertices are \(8\) units horizontally from the center, so they are \((-12,2)\) and \((4,2)\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{(x+4)^2}{64}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{100}=1\) b) \((-12, 2)\) and \((4, 2)\)
54386512
The graph shows an ellipse with its center, vertices, and co-vertices marked. a) Use the graph to write the ellipse's equation in standard form. b) Find the foci.
Figure for problem 543865

Hints

- Read the center and the two semi-axis lengths from the marked points and coordinate grid. - Put the larger semi-axis square under the coordinate that runs along the major axis. - For an ellipse, use \(c^2=a^2-b^2\) to locate the foci from the center.

Solution

1. From the graph, the center is \((2,-1)\). 2. The horizontal vertices are \((-4,-1)\) and \((8,-1)\), so the semi-major axis is \(a=6\). 3. The co-vertices are \((2,-5)\) and \((2,3)\), so the semi-minor axis is \(b=4\). 4. The standard equation is \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{36}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{16}=1\). 5. For an ellipse, \(c^2=a^2-b^2=36-16=20\), so \(c=2\sqrt{5}\). 6. The foci lie horizontally from the center at \((2\pm2\sqrt{5},-1)\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{36}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{16}=1\) b) \((2-2\sqrt{5}, -1)\) and \((2+2\sqrt{5}, -1)\)
54387912
An ellipse is centered at \((-2,1)\), has a vertical major axis, has one focus at \((-2,6)\), and has a co-vertex at \((10,1)\). Write its equation in standard form and state the other focus.

Hints

- Read \(c\) from the center-to-focus distance and \(b\) from the center-to-co-vertex distance. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). - A vertical major axis places \(a^2\) under the y-term and both foci on the vertical line through the center.

Solution

1. The center-to-focus distance is \(c=5\). 2. The center-to-co-vertex distance is the semi-minor axis, so \(b=12\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2=144+25=169\), so \(a=13\). 4. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard form is \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{b^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{a^2}=1\). 5. Substituting the center and semi-axis lengths gives \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{144}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{169}=1\). 6. The other focus is \(5\) units below the center, at \((-2,-4)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x+2)^2}{144}+\frac{(y-1)^2}{169}=1\) Other focus: \((-2, -4)\)
54388612
Rewrite \(4x^2+9y^2-16x+54y+61=0\) in standard form. Then state the center, major-axis direction, and foci of the ellipse.

Hints

- Group the x-terms and y-terms before completing each square. - Normalize the equation so the right side is \(1\), then compare the two denominators. - For an ellipse, use \(c^2=a^2-b^2\) and place the foci along the major axis.

Solution

1. Group the variable terms: \(4(x^2-4x)+9(y^2+6y)=-61\). 2. Complete the squares: \(4((x-2)^2-4)+9((y+3)^2-9)=-61\). 3. Simplify to obtain \(4(x-2)^2+9(y+3)^2=36\). 4. Divide by \(36\): \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{9}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{4}=1\). 5. The center is \((2,-3)\), and the larger denominator is under the x-term, so the major axis is horizontal. 6. Here \(a^2=9\), \(b^2=4\), and \(c^2=a^2-b^2=5\). 7. The foci are \((2\pm\sqrt{5},-3)\).

Answer

Standard form: \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{9}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{4}=1\) Center: \((2, -3)\) Major axis: horizontal Foci: \((2-\sqrt{5}, -3)\) and \((2+\sqrt{5}, -3)\)
54389312
An ellipse has equation \(\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1\), where \(0<b<10\), and it passes through \(\left(8,\frac{18}{5}\right)\). Find \(b\), write the completed standard equation, and state the foci.

Hints

- Substitute the known point into the standard-form equation to solve for the unknown denominator. - Use the positive condition on \(b\) after finding \(b^2\). - For an ellipse, calculate the focal distance with \(c^2=a^2-b^2\).

Solution

1. Substitute the given point: \(\frac{64}{100}+\frac{324/25}{b^2}=1\). 2. Simplify to \(\frac{16}{25}+\frac{324}{25b^2}=1\). 3. Thus, \(\frac{324}{25b^2}=\frac{9}{25}\), so \(9b^2=324\) and \(b=6\). 4. The ellipse is \(\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{36}=1\). 5. Here \(a^2=100\) and \(b^2=36\), so \(c^2=a^2-b^2=64\) and \(c=8\). 6. The foci are \((-8,0)\) and \((8,0)\).

Answer

\(b=6\) Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{36}=1\) Foci: \((-8, 0)\) and \((8, 0)\)
54390712
An ellipse has center \((2,3)\), a horizontal vertex at \((15,3)\), and a focus at \((14,3)\). a) Write its equation in standard form. b) State its co-vertices.

Hints

- Read \(a\) from the center-to-vertex distance and \(c\) from the center-to-focus distance. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). - The co-vertices lie \(b\) units from the center perpendicular to the major axis.

Solution

1. The center-to-vertex distance is \(a=13\), and the center-to-focus distance is \(c=12\). 2. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=169-144=25\) and \(b=5\). 3. Since the major axis is horizontal, the equation is \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{169}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{25}=1\). 4. The co-vertices are \(5\) units above and below the center: \((2,8)\) and \((2,-2)\).

Answer

a) \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{169}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{25}=1\) b) \((2, 8)\) and \((2, -2)\)
54391412
An ellipse is centered at \((-3,2)\), has a vertical major axis of length \(18\), and has a minor axis of length \(12\). Write its equation in standard form and state its foci.

Hints

- Divide each full axis length by \(2\) to obtain the semi-axis lengths. - A vertical major axis places the larger denominator under the y-term. - For an ellipse, use \(c^2=a^2-b^2\) and place the foci along the major axis.

Solution

1. Half the major-axis length is \(a=9\), and half the minor-axis length is \(b=6\). 2. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard equation is \(\frac{(x-h)^2}{b^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{a^2}=1\). 3. Substituting the center and semi-axis lengths gives \(\frac{(x+3)^2}{36}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{81}=1\). 4. For an ellipse, \(c^2=a^2-b^2=81-36=45\), so \(c=3\sqrt{5}\). 5. The foci are \((-3,2\pm3\sqrt{5})\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x+3)^2}{36}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{81}=1\) Foci: \((-3, 2-3\sqrt{5})\) and \((-3, 2+3\sqrt{5})\)
54392112
An ellipse is centered at \((3,-2)\), has a horizontal major axis of length \(26\), and has eccentricity \(\frac{5}{13}\). Write its equation in standard form and state its foci.

Hints

- Half the major-axis length is \(a\), and eccentricity means \(e=\frac{c}{a}\). - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\) to find the other denominator. - Place the foci along the horizontal major axis through the center.

Solution

1. Half the major-axis length is \(a=13\). 2. The eccentricity is \(e=\frac{c}{a}=\frac{5}{13}\), so \(c=5\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=169-25=144\). 4. With a horizontal major axis, the equation is \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{169}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{144}=1\). 5. The foci are \(5\) units left and right of the center: \((-2,-2)\) and \((8,-2)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{169}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{144}=1\) Foci: \((-2, -2)\) and \((8, -2)\)
54393512
An ellipse has center \((-5,4)\), a horizontal semi-major axis of length \(7\), and eccentricity \(\frac37\). Write its equation in standard form and state its foci.

Hints

- Use \(e=\frac{c}{a}\) to determine the focal distance. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). - A horizontal major axis places the foci to the left and right of the center.

Solution

1. The semi-major axis is \(a=7\). 2. Since \(e=\frac{c}{a}=\frac37\), the focal distance is \(c=3\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=49-9=40\). 4. The standard equation is \(\frac{(x+5)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-4)^2}{40}=1\). 5. The foci lie \(3\) units horizontally from the center, at \((-8,4)\) and \((-2,4)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x+5)^2}{49}+\frac{(y-4)^2}{40}=1\) Foci: \((-8,4)\) and \((-2,4)\)
54394212
An ellipse is centered at the origin, has foci \((-7,0)\) and \((7,0)\), and has major-axis length \(18\). Write its equation in standard form and state its vertices and co-vertices.

Hints

- Half the major-axis length is \(a\), and the center-to-focus distance is \(c\). - For an ellipse, calculate \(b^2=a^2-c^2\). - Place the vertices on the major axis and the co-vertices on the perpendicular axis.

Solution

1. Half the major-axis length is \(a=9\), and the focal distance is \(c=7\). 2. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=81-49=32\). 3. The major axis is horizontal, so the equation is \(\frac{x^2}{81}+\frac{y^2}{32}=1\). 4. The vertices are \((-9,0)\) and \((9,0)\). 5. The co-vertices are \((0,-4\sqrt{2})\) and \((0,4\sqrt{2})\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{81}+\frac{y^2}{32}=1\) Vertices: \((-9, 0)\) and \((9, 0)\) Co-vertices: \((0, -4\sqrt{2})\) and \((0, 4\sqrt{2})\)
54395712
An ellipse has center \((2, -1)\) and a horizontal major axis. One vertex is \((9, -1)\), and one focus is \((7, -1)\). Write the ellipse in standard form and state its other vertex, co-vertices, and other focus.

Hints

- Measure \(a\) and \(c\) from the center using the given vertex and focus. - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), not the hyperbola relationship. - Place the larger denominator under the squared expression parallel to the major axis.

Solution

1. The distance from the center \((2, -1)\) to the vertex \((9, -1)\) is \(a=7\). 2. The distance from the center to the focus \((7, -1)\) is \(c=5\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=49-25=24\). 4. Because the major axis is horizontal, the standard equation is \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{24}=1\). 5. The other vertex is \((2-7, -1)=(-5, -1)\). 6. The co-vertices are \((2, -1\pm\sqrt{24})=(2, -1\pm2\sqrt6)\). 7. The other focus is \((2-5, -1)=(-3, -1)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{49}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{24}=1\) Other vertex: \((-5, -1)\) Co-vertices: \((2, -1+2\sqrt6)\) and \((2, -1-2\sqrt6)\) Other focus: \((-3, -1)\)
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An ellipse is centered at \((-1, 3)\) and has a horizontal major axis. One focus is \((4, 3)\), and the point \((2, 7)\) lies on the ellipse. Write the ellipse in standard form.

Hints

- Use the center and focus to determine the focal distance. - Relate the two semi-axis lengths before using the point on the ellipse. - Check whether every algebraic solution is geometrically possible for a horizontal major axis.

Solution

1. The focal distance is \(c=5\), so \(c^2=a^2-b^2\) gives \(b^2=a^2-25\). 2. Substituting \((2, 7)\) into the centered ellipse equation gives \(\frac{9}{a^2}+\frac{16}{b^2}=1\). 3. Replacing \(b^2\) with \(a^2-25\) gives \(\frac{9}{a^2}+\frac{16}{a^2-25}=1\). The resulting equation has solutions \(a^2=5\) and \(a^2=45\). 4. A horizontal ellipse must have \(a^2>c^2=25\), so \(a^2=45\) and \(b^2=20\). 5. The standard form is \(\frac{(x+1)^2}{45}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{20}=1\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x+1)^2}{45}+\frac{(y-3)^2}{20}=1\)
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An ellipse is centered at \((3, -2)\), has a vertical major axis, area \(48\pi\), and eccentricity \(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{3}\). Write the ellipse in standard form and state its foci.

Hints

- Use the eccentricity to relate the focal distance to the semi-major axis. - Combine that relationship with the area to determine both semi-axis lengths. - Place the larger denominator under the variable aligned with the vertical major axis.

Solution

1. The eccentricity gives \(\frac{c^2}{a^2}=\frac{5}{9}\). Since \(b^2=a^2-c^2\), it follows that \(b^2=\frac{4}{9}a^2\), so \(b=\frac{2}{3}a\). 2. The area condition is \(\pi ab=48\pi\), so \(a\left(\frac{2}{3}a\right)=48\). Thus \(a^2=72\). 3. Then \(b^2=32\) and \(c^2=a^2-b^2=40\), so \(c=2\sqrt{10}\). 4. Because the major axis is vertical, the standard form is \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{32}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{72}=1\). 5. The foci are \((3, -2+2\sqrt{10})\) and \((3, -2-2\sqrt{10})\).

Answer

The ellipse is \(\frac{(x-3)^2}{32}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{72}=1\). Its foci are \((3, -2+2\sqrt{10})\) and \((3, -2-2\sqrt{10})\).
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An ellipse has center \((2, -1)\), a vertical major axis, vertices \((2, 7)\) and \((2, -9)\), and a latus rectum of length \(6\). Write the ellipse in standard form and find its foci.

Hints

- Use the vertices to determine the semi-major axis. - Relate the given focal chord length to the two semi-axis lengths. - Place the larger denominator under the variable aligned with the major axis.

Solution

1. The distance from the center to either vertex is \(a=8\), so \(a^2=64\). 2. The latus rectum length of an ellipse is \(\frac{2b^2}{a}\). Thus \(\frac{2b^2}{8}=6\), giving \(b^2=24\). 3. Because the major axis is vertical, the equation is \(\frac{(x-2)^2}{24}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{64}=1\). 4. The focal distance satisfies \(c^2=a^2-b^2=64-24=40\), so \(c=2\sqrt{10}\). 5. The foci are \((2, -1+2\sqrt{10})\) and \((2, -1-2\sqrt{10})\).

Answer

\(\frac{(x-2)^2}{24}+\frac{(y+1)^2}{64}=1\) Foci: \((2, -1+2\sqrt{10})\) and \((2, -1-2\sqrt{10})\)
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An ellipse is centered at the origin with a horizontal major axis. The triangle formed by its two foci and its upper co-vertex is equilateral. The ellipse has area \(12\sqrt{3}\pi\). Find the ellipse’s standard equation and its foci.

Hints

- Express all three sides of the focal triangle in terms of ellipse parameters. - Use the equilateral condition before applying the area information. - Recover the remaining semi-axis and focal distance from their standard relationship.

Solution

1. The distance from a co-vertex to either focus is \(\sqrt{b^2+c^2}=a\). 2. The base of the focal triangle is the distance between the foci, \(2c\). Equilateral geometry therefore requires \(a=2c\), so \(c=\frac{a}{2}\). 3. Then \(b^2=a^2-c^2=a^2-\frac{a^2}{4}=\frac{3a^2}{4}\), so \(b=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}a\). 4. The area condition gives \(\pi ab=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\pi a^2=12\sqrt{3}\pi\), so \(a^2=24\). 5. Thus \(b^2=18\) and \(c^2=6\).

Answer

\(\frac{x^2}{24}+\frac{y^2}{18}=1\) Foci: \((\sqrt{6}, 0)\) and \((-\sqrt{6}, 0)\)
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An axis-aligned ellipse centered at the origin passes through \((4, 1)\) and \((2, 3)\). Find its standard equation, major-axis direction, and foci.

Hints

- Treat the reciprocals of the unknown denominator values as variables. - Each given point creates a linear equation in those reciprocals. - Compare the recovered denominators before locating the foci.

Solution

1. Write the ellipse as \(\frac{x^2}{A}+\frac{y^2}{B}=1\), where \(A\) and \(B\) are positive. 2. The two points give \(\frac{16}{A}+\frac{1}{B}=1\) and \(\frac{4}{A}+\frac{9}{B}=1\). 3. Let \(u=\frac{1}{A}\) and \(v=\frac{1}{B}\). Then \(16u+v=1\) and \(4u+9v=1\). 4. Solving gives \(u=\frac{2}{35}\) and \(v=\frac{3}{35}\), so \(A=\frac{35}{2}\) and \(B=\frac{35}{3}\). 5. Since \(A>B\), the major axis is horizontal. 6. The focal distance satisfies \(c^2=A-B=\frac{35}{6}\), so the foci are \((\pm\sqrt{\frac{35}{6}}, 0)\).

Answer

\(\frac{x^2}{35/2}+\frac{y^2}{35/3}=1\) Major axis: horizontal Foci: \((\sqrt{\frac{35}{6}}, 0)\), \((-\sqrt{\frac{35}{6}}, 0)\)
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An ellipse is centered at \((1,-3)\), has a vertical major axis, eccentricity \(\frac{3}{5}\), and minor-axis length \(16\). Write its equation in standard form and state its foci.

Hints

- Half the minor-axis length is \(b\), and eccentricity means \(e=\frac{c}{a}\). - For an ellipse, use \(a^2=b^2+c^2\); do not use the hyperbola relation. - A vertical major axis places \(a^2\) under the y-term and the foci above and below the center.

Solution

1. The minor-axis length is \(16\), so \(b=8\). 2. The eccentricity gives \(\frac{c}{a}=\frac{3}{5}\), so \(c=\frac{3}{5}a\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). Thus, \(a^2=64+\frac{9}{25}a^2\). 4. Therefore, \(\frac{16}{25}a^2=64\), so \(a^2=100\), \(a=10\), and \(c=6\). 5. With a vertical major axis, the equation is \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{100}=1\). 6. The foci are \(6\) units above and below the center: \((1,3)\) and \((1,-9)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{64}+\frac{(y+3)^2}{100}=1\) Foci: \((1, 3)\) and \((1, -9)\)
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An ellipse is centered at \((-1,2)\), has a horizontal major axis, has one focus at \((5,2)\), and has area \(80\pi\) square units. Write its equation in standard form and state its vertices.

Hints

- Read \(c\) from the focus and translate the area into the product \(ab\). - Combine \(ab=80\) with the ellipse relation \(a^2=b^2+c^2\). - Place \(a^2\) under the x-term because the major axis is horizontal.

Solution

1. The center-to-focus distance is \(c=6\). 2. The area condition gives \(\pi ab=80\pi\), so \(ab=80\). 3. For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2=b^2+36\). 4. Since \(b=\frac{80}{a}\), substitute to get \(a^2=\frac{6400}{a^2}+36\). 5. Let \(u=a^2\). Then \(u^2-36u-6400=0\), whose positive solution is \(u=100\). 6. Thus, \(a=10\), \(b=8\), and the equation is \(\frac{(x+1)^2}{100}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{64}=1\). 7. The vertices are \((-11,2)\) and \((9,2)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x+1)^2}{100}+\frac{(y-2)^2}{64}=1\) Vertices: \((-11, 2)\) and \((9, 2)\)
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An ellipse is centered at \((1,-2)\), has a vertical major axis, eccentricity \(\frac{8}{17}\), and area \(255\pi\) square units. Write its equation in standard form and state its vertices and foci.

Hints

- Use eccentricity to express \(c\) in terms of \(a\), then apply the ellipse relation. - Combine the resulting ratio between \(a\) and \(b\) with the area formula \(\pi ab\). - A vertical major axis places the larger denominator under the y-term.

Solution

1. The eccentricity gives \(c=\frac{8}{17}a\). 2. For an ellipse, \(b^2=a^2-c^2=a^2\left(1-\frac{64}{289}\right)=\frac{225}{289}a^2\), so \(b=\frac{15}{17}a\). 3. The area condition is \(\pi ab=255\pi\), so \(a\left(\frac{15}{17}a\right)=255\). 4. Thus, \(a^2=289\), giving \(a=17\), \(b=15\), and \(c=8\). 5. With a vertical major axis, the equation is \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{225}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{289}=1\). 6. The vertices are \((1,15)\) and \((1,-19)\), and the foci are \((1,6)\) and \((1,-10)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{(x-1)^2}{225}+\frac{(y+2)^2}{289}=1\) Vertices: \((1, 15)\) and \((1, -19)\) Foci: \((1, 6)\) and \((1, -10)\)
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An ellipse is centered at the origin with a horizontal major axis. Its two foci and two co-vertices, connected in cyclic order, form a square. The area of the ellipse is \(18\sqrt2\pi\). Find the ellipse's standard equation, vertices, co-vertices, and foci.

Hints

- Compare the diagonals of the quadrilateral formed by the foci and co-vertices. - Connect the semi-axis lengths and focal distance using the ellipse relationship. - Use the given area only after reducing the number of unknowns.

Solution

1. Let the semi-major axis be \(a\), the semi-minor axis be \(b\), and the focal distance be \(c\), so \(c^2=a^2-b^2\). 2. The foci are \((\pm c, 0)\), and the co-vertices are \((0, \pm b)\). The quadrilateral formed in cyclic order has perpendicular diagonals of lengths \(2c\) and \(2b\). 3. For this quadrilateral to be a square, the diagonals must be equal, so \(b=c\). 4. Then \(a^2=b^2+c^2=2b^2\), so \(a=\sqrt2b\). 5. The ellipse area is \(\pi ab=\sqrt2\pi b^2\). Setting this equal to \(18\sqrt2\pi\) gives \(b^2=18\). 6. Therefore \(a^2=36\) and \(c^2=18\). The standard equation is \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{18}=1\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{18}=1\) Vertices: \((-6, 0)\), \((6, 0)\) Co-vertices: \((0, -3\sqrt2)\), \((0, 3\sqrt2)\) Foci: \((-3\sqrt2, 0)\), \((3\sqrt2, 0)\)
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An axis-aligned ellipse centered at the origin passes through \(P=\left(\frac{13}{5}, \frac{12}{5}\right)\) and \(Q=\left(\frac{13}{4}, -\frac32\right)\). Find the ellipse's standard equation, vertices, co-vertices, and foci.

Hints

- Treat the reciprocals of the squared semi-axis lengths as the two unknowns. - Substitute each given point to create a linear system in those unknowns. - After finding the denominators, use the ellipse relationship \(a^2=b^2+c^2\) for the foci.

Solution

1. Write the ellipse as \(Ax^2+By^2=1\), where \(A=\frac1{a^2}\) and \(B=\frac1{b^2}\). 2. Substituting \(P\) and multiplying by \(25\) gives \(169A+144B=25\). 3. Substituting \(Q\) and multiplying by \(16\) gives \(169A+36B=16\). 4. Subtract the equations: \(108B=9\), so \(B=\frac1{12}\). 5. Then \(169A+3=16\), so \(A=\frac1{13}\). 6. Therefore the ellipse is \(\frac{x^2}{13}+\frac{y^2}{12}=1\). 7. Since \(a^2=13\) and \(b^2=12\), \(c^2=a^2-b^2=1\), so \(c=1\). 8. The vertices are \((\pm\sqrt{13}, 0)\), the co-vertices are \((0,\pm2\sqrt3)\), and the foci are \((\pm1,0)\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{13}+\frac{y^2}{12}=1\) Vertices: \((\pm\sqrt{13}, 0)\) Co-vertices: \((0, \pm2\sqrt3)\) Foci: \((\pm1, 0)\)
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An ellipse is centered at the origin with horizontal major axis. Its foci are \((\pm4, 0)\), and its directrices are \(x=\pm9\). Find the standard equation, vertices, co-vertices, and all four latus-rectum endpoints.

Hints

- Relate the directrix distance to the semi-major axis and focal distance. - Use the standard relationship among the two semi-axes and the focal distance. - A latus rectum is perpendicular to the major axis and passes through a focus.

Solution

1. The focal distance is \(c=4\). 2. For a horizontal ellipse, each directrix is at distance \(\frac{a}{e}=\frac{a^2}{c}\) from the center. 3. Thus \(\frac{a^2}{4}=9\), so \(a^2=36\) and \(a=6\). 4. The relation \(c^2=a^2-b^2\) gives \(b^2=36-16=20\). 5. The standard equation is \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{20}=1\). 6. The vertices are \((\pm6, 0)\), and the co-vertices are \((0, \pm2\sqrt5)\). 7. A latus rectum passes through each focus perpendicular to the major axis. At \(x=\pm4\), the ellipse equation gives \(\frac{16}{36}+\frac{y^2}{20}=1\), so \(y=\pm\frac{10}{3}\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{36}+\frac{y^2}{20}=1\) Vertices: \((-6, 0)\), \((6, 0)\) Co-vertices: \((0, -2\sqrt5)\), \((0, 2\sqrt5)\) Latus-rectum endpoints: \(\left(4, \pm\frac{10}{3}\right)\), \(\left(-4, \pm\frac{10}{3}\right)\)
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An ellipse is centered at the origin with horizontal major axis and foci \(F_1=(-5,0)\) and \(F_2=(5,0)\). The point \(P=\left(5,\frac{39}{8}\right)\) lies on the ellipse. Use the focal-distance definition to find the ellipse's standard equation, vertices, and co-vertices.

Hints

- Add the two distances from the given point to the foci to obtain \(2a\). - Use the center-to-focus distance for \(c\). - For an ellipse, remember that \(a^2=b^2+c^2\).

Solution

1. The distance from \(P\) to the right focus is \(PF_2=\frac{39}{8}\). 2. The distance to the left focus is \(PF_1=\sqrt{(5+5)^2+\left(\frac{39}{8}\right)^2}=\sqrt{100+\frac{1521}{64}}=\frac{89}{8}\). 3. The constant focal-distance sum is \(PF_1+PF_2=\frac{89}{8}+\frac{39}{8}=16\). Thus \(2a=16\), so \(a=8\). 4. The focal distance is \(c=5\). For an ellipse, \(a^2=b^2+c^2\), so \(b^2=64-25=39\). 5. The standard equation is \(\frac{x^2}{64}+\frac{y^2}{39}=1\). 6. The vertices are \((\pm8,0)\), and the co-vertices are \((0,\pm\sqrt{39})\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{64}+\frac{y^2}{39}=1\) Vertices: \((\pm8,0)\) Co-vertices: \((0,\pm\sqrt{39})\)
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The ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{169}+\frac{y^2}{144}=1\) has center \(O=(0,0)\) and foci \(F_1=(-5,0)\) and \(F_2=(5,0)\). Find every point \(P\) on the ellipse for which \(OP\) is the geometric mean of \(PF_1\) and \(PF_2\). In other words, \(OP^2=PF_1\cdot PF_2\).

Hints

- Express the two focal distances in terms of the point's \(x\)-coordinate. - Use the ellipse equation to rewrite the squared distance from the center. - The condition depends only on squared coordinates, so check the available sign choices at the end.

Solution

1. For a point \(P=(x,y)\) on this ellipse, the focal distances are \(PF_1=13+\frac{5}{13}x\) and \(PF_2=13-\frac{5}{13}x\). Therefore, \(PF_1\cdot PF_2=169-\frac{25}{169}x^2\). 2. From the ellipse equation, \(y^2=144-\frac{144}{169}x^2\). Hence, \(OP^2=x^2+y^2=144+\frac{25}{169}x^2\). 3. Equating the two expressions gives \(144+\frac{25}{169}x^2=169-\frac{25}{169}x^2\), so \(x^2=\frac{169}{2}\). 4. Substitution into the ellipse equation gives \(y^2=72\). 5. Both signs of \(x\) and \(y\) are possible independently, producing four points.

Answer

\(\left(\frac{13\sqrt2}{2},6\sqrt2\right)\), \(\left(\frac{13\sqrt2}{2},-6\sqrt2\right)\), \(\left(-\frac{13\sqrt2}{2},6\sqrt2\right)\), and \(\left(-\frac{13\sqrt2}{2},-6\sqrt2\right)\)
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On the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{49}+\frac{y^2}{24}=1\), find every point whose distance from the right focus is twice its distance from the left focus.

Hints

- Use the ellipse’s constant sum of focal distances together with the given ratio. - Subtract the two squared-distance equations to eliminate \(y^2\). - Use either focal distance to recover the two symmetric y-values.

Solution

1. The foci are \((-5, 0)\) and \((5, 0)\), and the sum of the two focal distances is \(2a=14\). 2. Let \(d_L\) be the distance to the left focus and \(d_R\) the distance to the right focus. The conditions are \(d_R=2d_L\) and \(d_L+d_R=14\). 3. Thus \(d_L=\frac{14}{3}\) and \(d_R=\frac{28}{3}\). 4. Subtracting the squared-distance equations gives \((x-5)^2+y^2-((x+5)^2+y^2)=\frac{784}{9}-\frac{196}{9}\). 5. This simplifies to \(-20x=\frac{196}{3}\), so \(x=-\frac{49}{15}\). 6. Using the left-focus distance gives \((x+5)^2+y^2=\frac{196}{9}\), so \(y^2=\frac{4224}{225}\) and \(y=\pm\frac{8\sqrt{66}}{15}\).

Answer

\((-\frac{49}{15}, \frac{8\sqrt{66}}{15})\) and \((-\frac{49}{15}, -\frac{8\sqrt{66}}{15})\)
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A centered ellipse has conjugate semi-diameter vectors \(\mathbf p=(6, 4)\) and \(\mathbf q=(-8, 3)\). Thus every point on the ellipse can be written as \((x, y)=\mathbf p\cos t+\mathbf q\sin t\). Find the ellipse's standard equation, vertices, co-vertices, foci, and area.

Hints

- Treat the two vector equations as a linear system for the sine and cosine parameters. - Use the unit-circle identity after solving for those parameters. - Read the geometric data from the simplified standard equation.

Solution

1. The parameterization gives \(x=6\cos t-8\sin t\) and \(y=4\cos t+3\sin t\). 2. Solve this linear system for the trigonometric values: \(\cos t=\frac{3x+8y}{50}\), \(\sin t=\frac{-4x+6y}{50}\). 3. Use \(\cos^2t+\sin^2t=1\): \((3x+8y)^2+(-4x+6y)^2=2500\). 4. Expanding simplifies to \(25x^2+100y^2=2500\), or \(\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1\). 5. The semi-axis lengths are \(a=10\) and \(b=5\). Therefore the vertices are \((\pm10, 0)\), the co-vertices are \((0, \pm5)\), and \(c=\sqrt{a^2-b^2}=5\sqrt3\). 6. The foci are \((\pm5\sqrt3, 0)\), and the area is \(\pi ab=50\pi\).

Answer

Equation: \(\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{y^2}{25}=1\) Vertices: \((-10, 0)\), \((10, 0)\) Co-vertices: \((0, -5)\), \((0, 5)\) Foci: \((-5\sqrt3, 0)\), \((5\sqrt3, 0)\) Area: \(50\pi\)

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