How to write the equation of an ellipse given the center, vertex, and co vertex

How to write the equation of an ellipse given the center, vertex, and co vertex

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to write the equation of an ellipse given the center, vertex, and co-vertex. It covers determining the major axis orientation, whether horizontal or vertical, and how this affects the placement of 'A' and 'B' in the equation. The tutorial also describes how to graph the ellipse using the given points and explains the significance of 'A' and 'B' as distances from the center to the vertices and co-vertices. Finally, it demonstrates how to write the equation using these components.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do you find the coordinates of the center when writing the equation of an ellipse?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the general form of the equation of an ellipse given the center, vertex, and co-vertex?

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