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Graph each ellipse.$$\frac{x^{2}}{9}+\frac{y^{2}}{4}=1$$
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The standard form of an ellipse is $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1$. In our case, $a^{2}=9$ and $b^{2}=4$. Therefore, $a=3$ and $b=2$. Show more…
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