Writing the equation of an ellipse given the foci and a vertex

Writing the equation of an ellipse given the foci and a vertex

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to write the equation of an ellipse by plotting the foci and estimating their positions. It covers determining the center and axes, formulating the general equation, and calculating the values of A and B. The tutorial also demonstrates solving for B squared using the formula and finalizing the ellipse equation with the calculated values.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the general equation of an ellipse, and how do you identify the values of A and B?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the relationship between the distances A, B, and C in an ellipse.

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