For the ellipse x^ 2 16 + y^ 2 9 =1

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Problem

For the ellipse

\frac{x^{2}}{16}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1,

determine the position of the point

P(5,1)

. (a) Inside the ellipse (b) At the centre of the ellipse (c) Outside the ellipse (d) On the ellipse