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Exercises: Derive Equations of Ellipses and Hyperbolas

Show your work for each problem. Assume every conic is centered at the origin unless the problem says otherwise.

Grade 10·21 problems·~35 min·Common Core Math - HS Geometry·standard·hsg-gpe-a-3
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Compute the eccentricity of the ellipse x225+y216=1\frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{16} = 1. Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.