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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §11.3 Ellipses · Exercise 45 · Geometry · Conic sections

Ellipses · Exercise 45

In your own words, define an ellipse and write the equation of an ellipse centered at the origin in standard form. Draw a sketch of the ellipse labeling the center, vertices and major and minor axes.

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OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e · §11.3 Ellipses · Exercise 45

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