given: ((x-2)^2/9)+((y-4^2/16)=1
what is the major axis?
the larger of a and b is the major axis. In this case, the ellipse is vertically oriented.
Think about it.
When (x-2)=0, (y-4)=4
When (y-4)=0, (x-2)=3
what is the major axis?
Think about it.
When (x-2)=0, (y-4)=4
When (y-4)=0, (x-2)=3