Find an Equation for the Ellipse Described $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 64 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 39 } = 1$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the ellipse described.
-Center at (0, 0) ; focus at (-5, 0) ; vertex at (8, 0)

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 64 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 39 } = 1\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 39 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 64 } = 1\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 64 } = 1\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 39 } = 1\)

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Definitions:

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the lungs.

Vocal Cords

Folded membranes in the larynx that vibrate to produce sounds when air is expelled from the lungs.

Larynx

Cartilaginous organ located between the pharynx and the trachea; in humans, contains the vocal cords; sometimes called the voice box.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, allowing the transportation of air in and out of the lungs.