The given vertices of ellipse are (0,±13) and foci are (0,±5) . (1)
Since the vertices are on the y axis, so the equation of the ellipse is represented as x 2 b 2 + y 2 a 2 =1 , where y is the major axis.
Vertices of ellipse are represented as ( 0,±a ) when y is the major axis.(2)
Compare vertices in equation (1) and (2)
a=13
Foci of ellipse are represented as ( 0,±c ) when y is the major axis. (3)
Compare foci in equation (1) and (3).
c=5
Also, c 2 = a 2 − b 2 5 2 = 13 2 − b 2 b 2 =169−25 b =±12
Equation of ellipse is x 2 12 2 + y 2 13 2 =1
Therefore, the equation of ellipse with vertices ( 0,±13 ) and foci ( 0,±5 ) is x 2 144 + y 2 169 =1 .