Find the standard form of the equation of the ellipse with the given characteristics. center: (0, 0) focus: (3, 0) vertex: (4, 0)

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the vertex of the parabola is at (4,0), it has the vertex on the x axis (horizontal axis). The standard equation of an ellipse with horizontal major axis is given by:

Where (h,k) is the center of the ellipse, a is the vertex and ±√(a²- b²) is the focus (c).

Since the ellipse center is at (0, 0), h = 0 and k = 0. Also the vertex is at (4, 0) therefore a = 0

To find b we use the equation of the focus which is:

Substituting the values of a, b, h and k: