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The equation of the ellipse with focus at (±5,0) and eccentricity =(5)/(6) is:
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For ellipse: b²=a²(1-e²).
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(x²)/(36)+(y²)/(25)=1
(x²)/(36)+(y²)/(11)=1
(x²)/(25)+(y²)/(11)=1
None of these
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Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Relation.
e=(c)/(a)=(5)/(6) a=6
Step 2: Compute b².
b²=a²-c²=36-25=11
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