Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] \frac{(x - 2) {}^{2} }{4} + \frac{(y + 5) {}^{2} }{9} = 1[/tex]
This is the equation of the ellipse. Since the denominator is greater for the y values, we have a vertical ellipse. Remember a>b, so a
The formula for the foci of the vertical ellipse is
(h,k+c) and (h,k-c).
where c is
Our center (h,k) is (2, -5)
[tex] {c}^{2} = {a}^{2} - {b}^{2} [/tex]
Here a^2 is 9, b^2 is 4.
[tex] {c}^{2} = 9 - 4[/tex]
[tex] {c}^{2} = 5[/tex]
[tex]c = \sqrt{5} [/tex]
So our foci is
[tex](2, - 5 + \sqrt{5} )[/tex]
and
[tex](2, - 5 - \sqrt{5} )[/tex]
