Learn to write equation of ellipse given vertices and foci

The video tutorial guides students through plotting points and determining the orientation of the major axis, whether vertical or horizontal. It explains how to set up the equation for an ellipse, identify the center, and calculate the values of A, B, and C. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of graphing for understanding and solving the equation, providing a step-by-step approach to finding the simplified form of the equation.

Why is it important to label your points when plotting a graph?

What does the center represent in the formulas used for graphing?

Describe how to derive the equation of a graph when given the values of H, K, A, and B.