Write the equation of an ellipse given the endpoints of the major and minor axis

The video tutorial explains how to write the equation of an ellipse when given the endpoints of the major and minor axes. It covers identifying vertices and co-vertices, plotting these points, and determining the center of the ellipse. The tutorial also explains how to calculate the values of A and B, which represent the distances from the center to the vertices and co-vertices, respectively. Finally, it demonstrates how to use these values to solve and write the equation of the ellipse.

What is the formula for an ellipse when the major axis is horizontal, and how does it differ when the major axis is vertical?

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Describe the process of writing the equation of an ellipse when given the endpoints of the axes.

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