Translate the following a less than16

Is this a polynomial function? i need to know asap

The pyramid shown has a square base that is 24 centimeters on each side. the slant height is 16 centimeters. what is the lateral surface area?

Find the equation of the ellipse with the following properties. the ellipse with foci at (0, 6) and (0, -6); y-intercepts (0, 8) and (0, -8).edit: the answer is x^2 over 28 + y^2 over 64 = 1