Finding the Equation for an Ellipse (10.2.2)

Question 1

• An ellipse consists of the set of points, the sum of whose distances from two fixed points is always the same. The two fixed points are called the foci of the ellipse.

Answer 1

• An ellipse consists of the set of points, the sum of whose distances from two fixed points is always the same. The two fixed points are called the foci of the ellipse.

Question 2

• The standard equation for an ellipse centered at (h,k) is (x-h)^2/a^2 + (y-k)^2/b^2=1.

Answer 2

• The standard equation for an ellipse centered at (h,k) is (x-h)^2/a^2 + (y-k)^2/b^2=1.