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Ellipse Equation and Eccentricity

An ellipse has foci at (±3, 0) and passes through (5, 0). Derive the standard form equation using the relationship c² = a² - b², then calculate the eccentricity and minor axis length.

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Ellipse Equation and Eccentricity