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The vertex of ellipse `(x^(2))/(16)+(y^(2))/(25)=1` are :

A

`(pm5,0)`

B

`(pm4,0)`

C

`(0,pm5)`

D

`(0,pm4)`

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To find the vertices of the ellipse given by the equation \(\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1\), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the values of \(a^2\) and \(b^2\) The standard form of the ellipse equation is \(\frac{x^2}{a^2} + \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1\). From the given equation, we can identify: - \(a^2 = 16\) - \(b^2 = 25\) ### Step 2: Calculate \(a\) and \(b\) To find \(a\) and \(b\), we take the square root of \(a^2\) and \(b^2\): - \(a = \sqrt{16} = 4\) - \(b = \sqrt{25} = 5\) ### Step 3: Determine the orientation of the ellipse Since \(b > a\) (5 > 4), this indicates that the major axis is along the y-axis. ### Step 4: Find the coordinates of the vertices For an ellipse with a vertical major axis, the vertices are located at the points \((0, \pm b)\). Thus, the coordinates of the vertices are: - \((0, 5)\) - \((0, -5)\) ### Final Answer The vertices of the ellipse \(\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1\) are \((0, 5)\) and \((0, -5)\). ---
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