
Understanding Ellipses

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8th - 10th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the larger denominator in the standard equation of an ellipse indicate?
The length of the major axis
The position of the center
The orientation of the major axis
The length of the minor axis
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If the larger denominator is under the X part of the equation, what type of major axis does the ellipse have?
Circular
Horizontal
Diagonal
Vertical
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine the x-coordinate of the center of the ellipse?
By looking at the y-term
By finding the square root of the larger denominator
By examining the x-term
By adding the denominators
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the length of the major axis in terms of 'a'?
2a units
2b units
b units
a units
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you find the endpoints of the minor axis?
By adding and subtracting 'b' from the x-coordinate
By adding and subtracting 'a' from the y-coordinate
By adding and subtracting 'b' from the y-coordinate
By adding and subtracting 'a' from the x-coordinate
Tags
CCSS.HSG.GPE.A.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the length of the minor axis in terms of 'b'?
b units
2a units
2b units
a units
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which equation is used to find the value of 'c' for the foci?
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
c^2 = a^2 - b^2
c = a + b
c = a - b
Tags
CCSS.8.G.B.7
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