What does the larger denominator in the standard equation of an ellipse indicate?

Understanding Ellipses

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The length of the major axis
The position of the center
The orientation of the major axis
The length of the minor axis
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
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
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
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
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
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
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