Summary for writing the equation of an ellipse for conic sections

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in writing the equation of an ellipse?
Calculate the foci
Plot the given information on a graph
Identify the center
Determine the length of the major axis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does identifying the major axis help in writing the equation of an ellipse?
It provides the values for a^2 and b^2
It indicates whether the equation is horizontal or vertical
It helps in finding the center
It determines the length of the minor axis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake students make when plotting points for an ellipse?
Ignoring the foci
Not plotting the center
Failing to plot the points at all
Forgetting to label the axes
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ellipse?
Vertices
Diagonals
Foci
Co-vertices
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the formula for the center of an ellipse, what do H and K represent?
The coordinates of the foci
The lengths of the axes
The coordinates of the center
The values of a^2 and b^2
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