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QuizMultiple Choice

Applications of Conics

Question 10 • Precalculus

A garden has the shape of an ellipse. Review the table of values that shows several points on the fence of the garden. The positive y-axis represents due north.x(in feet)y(in feet)–1440015014400–150

Answer
A
approximately 6 ft west of the center
B
approximately 42 ft east of the center
C
approximately 6 ft south of the center
D
approximately 42 ft north of the center