Learn to graph an ellipse when a and b are fractions

Learn to graph an ellipse when a and b are fractions

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to graph an ellipse given the equation X^2/9/4 + Y^2/25/4 = 1. It covers identifying the center, calculating A^2, B^2, and C^2, and understanding the major and minor axes. The tutorial concludes with graphing the ellipse using the vertices and foci, emphasizing the importance of the major axis being vertical when A^2 is under Y.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how to graph the ellipse based on the values of a, b, and the center.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the value of 'a' represent in the context of an ellipse?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the major and minor axes in an ellipse?

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