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