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Understanding Ellipses: Key Concepts

An ellipse is defined by two fixed points known as foci and has a principal axis that runs through these points. The major axis connects the vertices, while the minor axis connects the co-vertices, with the center being the midpoint of the major axis. The document also includes an example illustrating how to find the coordinates of the center, vertices, foci, and co-vertices of an ellipse.

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Understanding Ellipses: Key Concepts

An ellipse is defined by two fixed points known as foci and has a principal axis that runs through these points. The major axis connects the vertices, while the minor axis connects the co-vertices, with the center being the midpoint of the major axis. The document also includes an example illustrating how to find the coordinates of the center, vertices, foci, and co-vertices of an ellipse.

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ELLIPSE

ELLIPSE
An ellipse is determined by a constant and
two fixed points, each called a focus point.
Orientation of Ellipse

2 2 2 2
𝑥 𝑦 𝑥 𝑦
   

2
+ 2
=1 2
+ 2
=1
𝑎 𝑏 𝑏 𝑎
  so
Let

The line through the foci of


an ellipse is called its
principal axis.
The line through the foci of
an ellipse is called its
principal axis.
Two points on the principal
axis are called vertices and
the line segment joining
them is called the major
axis.
The midpoint of the major
axis is called the center of
the ellipse.
The line segment through
the center, perpendicular to
the principal axis and with
endpoints on the ellipse is
called the minor axis.
The endpoints of the minor
axis are called co-vertices.
  so
Let
• 

We use to denote the distance from


the center to a vertex (half the length
of the major axis), the distance from
the center to a co-vertex (half the
length of the minor axis) and the
focal distance. Take note that and
variables and are related according to
the equation

Latus rectum=
  so
Let

• 

The major axis is vertical


Example: Find the coordinates of the center, vertices, foci
and co-vertices.

2 2 2 2
 
𝑥 𝑦  
𝑥 𝑦
+ =1 + 2 =1
25 9 𝑎
2
𝑏
𝑐=(0,0)
 

The principal axis is horizontal


    √ 𝑎2 − 𝑏2
𝑐=
𝑐=
  √ 25 − 9
𝑐=
  √ 16
𝒄=𝟒
 
THANK YOU…

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