The standard form of vertical ellipse is .
Where
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: length of semi major axis,
: length of semi minor axis,
Center : ,
Foci : ,
Vertices : ,
Co-vertices : ,
Major axis : ,
Minor axis : .
The ellipse equation is .
Convert the equation into standard form of ellipse by using completing square method.
\To change the expressions and
into a perfect square trinomial,
and
to each side of the equation.
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The ellipse equation is .
Compare the equation with .
and
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Use these values to determine the characteristics of the ellipse.
\Since , it is a vertical ellipse.
Center : .
Foci : .
Vertices : .
Co-vertices : .
Major axis : .
Minor axis : .
Graph the center, vertices, foci, and axes.
\Make a table of values to sketch the ellipse.
\The ellipse equation is .
Solve for .
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Plot the points and sketch the ellipse.
\Graph :
\Graph of :
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Graph of :
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