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Generally speaking, analytical geometry is a study of geometry using the tools of algebra
and a coordinate system. These tools include the midpoint and distance formulas; the
algebra of parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines; and other tools that help estab-
lish geometric concepts. In this section, we’ll use these tools to verify certain relationships,
then use these relationships to introduce a family of curves known as the conic sections.
A. Verifying Relationships from Plane Geometry
For the most part, the algebraic tools used in this study were introduced in previous
chapters. As the midpoint and distance formulas play a central role, they are restated
here for convenience.
Algebraic Tools Used in Analytical Geometry
Given two points and in the xy-plane.
Midpoint Formula Distance Formula
The midpoint of line segment P
1
P
2
is The distance from P
1
to P
2
is
These formulas can be used to verify the conclusion of many theorems from Euclid-
ean geometry, while providing important links to an understanding of the conic sections.
EXAMPLE 1
Verifying a Theorem from Basic Geometry
A theorem from basic geometry states: The
midpoint of the hypotenuse of a right triangle
is an equal distance from all three vertices.
Verify this statement for the right triangle
formed by , and (4, 4).
Solution
After the plotting points and drawing a
triangle, we note the hypotenuse has endpoints
and (4, 4), with midpoint
Using the
distance formula to find the distance from (0, 1) to (4, 4) gives
From the definition of midpoint, (0, 1) is also 5 units from .
Checking the distance from (0, 1) to the vertex gives
The midpoint of the hypotenuse is an equal distance from all three vertices
(see the figure).
Now try Exercises 7 through 12
5
125
24
2
132
2
d 214 02
2
12 12
2
14, 22
14, 22
5
125
2142
2
132
2
d 210 42
2
11 42
2
a
4 142
2
,
4 122
2
b 10, 12.
14, 22
14, 22, 14, 22
d 21x
2
x
1
2
2
1y
2
y
1
2
2
1x, y2 a
x
1
x
2
2
,
y
1
y
2
2
b
P
2
1x
2
, y
2
2P
1
1x
1
, y
1
2
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Learning Objectives
In Section 10.1 you will learn how to:
A. Verify theorems from
basic geometry
involving the distance
between two points
B. Verify that points (x, y)
are an equal distance
from a given point and a
given line
C. Use the defining
characteristics of a
conic section to find its
equation
10.1 A Brief Introduction to Analytical Geometry
55
5
5
y
x
R (4, 4)
M
(0, 1)
(4, 2)(4, 2)
Q
P
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Recall from Section 2.1 that a circle is the set
of all points that are an equal distance (called the
radius) from a given point (called the center). If all
three vertices of a triangle lie on the circumference
of a circle, we say the circle circumscribes the
triangle. Based on our earlier work, it appears we
could also state the theorem in Example 1 as
For any circle in the xy-plane whose center (h, k)
is the midpoint of the hypotenuse of a right trian-
gle, all vertices lie on the circle defined by
, where d is the length
of the hypotenuse. See Figure 10.1 and Exer-
cises 13 through 20.
B. The Distance between a Point and a Line
In a study of analytical geometry, we are also interested in the
distance d between a point and a line. This is always defined as
the perpendicular distance, or the length of a line segment per-
pendicular to the given line, with the given point and the point of
intersection as endpoints (see Figure 10.2).
EXAMPLE 2
Locating Points That Are an Equal Distance from a Given Point and Line
In Figure 10.3, the origin (0, 0) is seen to be an equal distance from the point
(0, 2) and the line . Show that the following points are also an equal
distance from (0, 2) and :
a. b. (4, 2) c. (8, 8)
Solution
Since the given line is horizontal, the perpendicular distance from the line to
each point can be found by vertically counting the units. It remains to show
that this is also the distance from the given point to (0, 2) (see Figure 10.4).
a. The distance from to
is 2.5 units. The distance from
to (0, 2) is
✓
b. The distance from (4, 2) to
is 4 units. The distance
from (4, 2) to (0, 2) is
✓
4
116
2142
2
102
2
d 210 42
2
12 22
2
y 2
2.5
16.25
2122
2
11.52
2
d 210 22
2
12 0.52
2
12,
1
2
2
y 212,
1
2
2
12,
1
2
2
y 2
y 2
1x h2
2
1y k2
2
1
d
2
2
2
y
x
55
5
5
(4, 4)
(0, 1)
(4, 2)
(4, 2)
A. You’ve just learned how
to verify theorems from basic
geometry involving the
distance between two points
d
55
3
5
y
(0, 0)
(0, 2)
y 2
x
Figure 10.2
Figure 10.3
Figure 10.1
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c. The distance from (8, 8) to
is 10 units. The distance from
(8, 8) to (0, 2) is
✓
Now try Exercises 23 through 26
C. Characteristics of the Conic Sections
Examples 1 and 2 bring us one step closer to the wider application of these ideas in
a study of the conic sections. But before the connection is clearly made, we’ll intro-
duce some background on this family of curves. In common use, a cone might bring
to mind the conical paper cups found at a water cooler. The point of the cone is called
the vertex and the sheet of paper forming the sides is called a nappe. In mathemati-
cal terms, a cone has two nappes, formed by rotating a nonvertical line (called the gen-
erator), about a vertical line (called the axis), at their point of intersection—the vertex
(see Figure 10.5). The conic sections are so named because all curves in the family
can be formed by a section of the cone, or more precisely the intersection of a plane
and a cone. Figure 10.6 shows that if the plane does not go through the vertex, the
intersection will produce a circle, ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola.
Circle
Ellipse
Hyperbola
Parabola
Ellipse HyperbolaCircle Parabola
10
1100
2182
2
162
2
d 210 82
2
12 82
2
y 2
Figure 10.4
55
3
5
y
(0, 0)
(2, 0.5)
(4, 2)
(8, 8)
(0, 2)
y 2
x
d
1
d
2
d
1
d
2
B. You’ve just learned how
to verify that points (x, y) are
an equal distance from a
given point and a given line
Vertex
Generato
r
Axis
Nappe
Nappe
Figure 10.6
WORTHY OF NOTE
If the plane does go through
the vertex, the result is a
single point, a single line
(if the plane contains the
generator), or a pair of
intersecting lines (if the plane
contains the axis).
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The connection we seek to make is that
each conic section can be defined in terms of
the distance between points in the plane,as in
Example 1, or the distance between a given
point and a line,as in Example 2. In Example
1, we noted the points ,
and (4, 4) were all on a circle of radius 5 with
center (0, 1), in line with the analytic defini-
tion of a circle: A circle is the set of all points
that are an equal distance (called the radius)
from a given point (called the center).
In Example 2, you may have noticed
that the points seemed to form the right
branch of a parabola (see Figure 10.7), and
in fact, this example illustrates the analytic
definition of a parabola: A parabola is the set of all points that are an equal distance
from a given point (called the focus), and a given line (called the directrix).
The focus and directrix are not actually part of the graph, they are simply used to
locate points on the graph. For this reason all foci (plural of focus) will be represented
by a “*” symbol rather than a point.
EXAMPLE 3
Finding an Equation for All Points That Form a Certain Parabola
With Example 2 as a pattern, use the analytic definition to find a formula
(equation) for the set of all points that form the parabola.
Solution
Use the ordered pair (x, y) to represent an arbitrary point on the parabola. Since
any point on the line has coordinates , we set the distance from
to (x, y) equal to the distance from (0, 2) to (x, y). The result is
distances are equal
simplify
power property
expand binomials
simplify
result
All points satisfying these conditions are on the parabola defined by .
Now try Exercises 27 and 28
At this point, it seems reasonable to ask what happens when the distance from the
focus to (x, y) is less than the distance from the directrix to (x, y). For example, what if
the distance is only two-thirds as long? As you might guess, the result is one of the other
conic sections, in this case an ellipse. If the distance from the focus to a point (x, y) is
greater than the distance from the directrix to (x, y), one branch of a hyperbola is formed.
While we will defer a development of their general equations until later in the chapter,
the following diagrams serve to illustrate this relationship for the ellipse, and show why
we refer to the conic sections as a family of curves. In Figure 10.8, the line segment from
the focus to each point on the graph (shown in blue), is exactly two-thirds the length of
the line segment from the directrix to the same point (shown in red). Note the graph of
these points forms the right half of an ellipse. In Figure 10.9, the lines and points forming
the first half are moved to the background to more clearly show the remaining points that
form the complete graph.
y
1
8
x
2
y
1
8
x
2
8 y x
2
y
2
4y 4 x
2
y
2
4y 4
1y 22
2
x
2
1y 22
2
21y 22
2
2x
2
1y 22
2
21x x2
2
3y 1224
2
21x 02
2
1y 22
2
1x, 22
1x, 22y 2
14, 2214, 22,
55
5
y
y 2
x
(0, 0)
(4, 2)
(8, 8)
(0, 2)
Focus
directrix
d
1
d
2
d
1
d
2
Figure 10.7
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EXAMPLE 4
Finding an Equation for All Points That Form a Certain Ellipse
Suppose we arbitrarily select the point (1, 0) as a focus and the (vertical) line
as the directrix. Use these to find an equation for the set of all points where the
distance from the focus to a point (x, y) is the distance from the directrix to (x, y).
Solution
Since any point on the line has coordinates (4, y), we have
in words
resulting equation
simplify
power property
expand binomials
distribute
simplify:
polynomial form
All points satisfying these conditions are on the ellipse defined by
Now try Exercises 29 and 30
Actually, any given ellipse has two foci (see Fig-
ure 10.10) and the equation from Example 4 could also
have been developed using the left focus (with the direc-
trix also on the left). This symmetrical relationship leads
us to an alternative definition for the ellipse, which we
will explore further in Section 10.2.
For foci f
1
and f
2
, an ellipse is the set of all points
(x, y) where the sum of the distances from f
1
to (x, y)
and f
2
to (x, y) is constant.
See Figure 10.11 and Exercises 31 and 32.
Both the focus/directrix definition and the two foci
definition have merit, and simply tend to call out differ-
ent characteristics and applications of the ellipse. The
hyperbola also has a focus/directrix definition and a two
foci definition. See Exercises 33 and 34.
3x
2
4y
2
12.
3 x
2
4y
2
12
1x
2
1
4
x
2
3
4
x
2
3
4
x
2
y
2
3
x
2
2x 1 y
2
1
4
x
2
2x 4
x
2
2x 1 y
2
1
4
1x
2
8x 162
1x 12
2
y
2
1
4
1x 42
2
21x 12
2
y
2
1
2
21x 42
2
21x 12
2
3y 1024
2
1
2
21x 42
2
1y y2
2
Distance from 11, 02 to 1x, y2
1
2
3distance from 14, y2 to 1x, y24
x 4
1
2
x 4
Figure 10.8 Figure 10.9
f
1
f
2
d
3
d
2
f
1
f
2
d
1
d
4
(x, y)
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
Figure 10.11
Figure 10.10
C. You’ve just learned
how to use the defining
characteristics of a conic
section to find its equation
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CONCEPTS AND VOCABULARY
DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word or phrase.
Carefully reread the section if needed.
1. Analytical geometry is a study of
using the tools of .
2. The distance formula is ;
the midpoint formula is .
3. The distance between a point and a line always
refers to the distance.
M
d
4. The conic sections are formed by the intersection
of a and a .
5. If a plane intersects a cone at its vertex, the result is
a , a line, or a pair of
lines.
6. A circle is defined relative to an equal distance
between two . A parabola is
defined relative to an equal distance between
a and a .
The three points given form a right triangle. Find the
midpoint of the hypotenuse and verify that the midpoint
is an equal distance from all three vertices.
7. 8.
9. 10.
11. 12.
13. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 7.
14. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 8.
15. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 9.
P
3
120, 422P
3
13, 32
P
2
112, 182P
2
16, 92
P
1
16, 62P
1
110, 212
P
3
16, 12P
3
12, 72
P
2
16, 42P
2
16, 52
P
1
10, 52P
1
12, 12
P
3
18, 22P
3
15, 62
P
2
13, 142P
2
11, 22
P
1
13, 22P
1
15, 22
16. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 10.
17. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 11.
18. Find the equation of the circle that circumscribes
the triangle in Exercise 12.
19. Of the following six points, four are an equal
distance from the point A(2, 3) and two are not.
(a) Identify which four, and (b) find any two
additional points that are this same (nonvertical,
nonhorizontal) distance from (2, 3):
B(7, 15) D(9, 14)
20. Of the following six points, four are an equal
distance from the point and two are not.
(a) Identify which four, and (b) Find any two
additional points that are the same (nonvertical,
nonhorizontal) distance from ( , 4).
R(5, 12)
V17, 4 151
2U11 416, 62
T14, 4 513
2S17, 112Q19, 102
1
P11, 42
G12 2130
, 102F15, 4 31102
E13, 92C110, 82
WORKING WITH FORMULAS
The Perpendicular Distance from a Point to a Line:
The perpendicular distance from a point (x
1
, y
1
) to a given
line can be found using the formula shown, where
is the equation of the line in standard
form (A, B, and C are integers).
Ax By C 0
d `
Ax
1
By
1
C
2A
2
B
2
`
21. Use the formula to
verify that
and Q(6, 4) are an
equal distance
from the line
22. Find the value(s) for
y that ensure (1, y)
is this same distance
from y
1
2
x 3.
y
1
2
x 3.
P16, 22
d
Ax By C 0
(x
1
, y
1
)
Exercise 21
10.1 EXERCISES
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APPLICATIONS
23. Of the following four points, three are an equal
distance from the point A(0, 1) and the line
(a) Identify which three, and (b) find any
two additional points that satisfy these conditions.
24. Of the following four points, three are an equal
distance from the point P(2, 4) and the line
(a) Identify which three, and (b) find any
two additional points that satisfy these conditions.
25. Consider a fixed point and a fixed line
. Verify that the distance from each point to
, is equal to the distance from the point to
the line
26. Consider a fixed point and a fixed line
. Verify that the distance from each point to
, is equal to the distance from the point to
the line
27. The points from Exercise 25 are on the graph of a
parabola. Find the equation of the parabola.
28. The points from Exercise 26 are on the graph of a
parabola. Find the equation of the parabola.
29. Using as the focus and the horizontal line
as the directrix, find an equation for the set
of all points (x, y) where the distance from the
focus to (x, y) is one-half the distance from the
directrix to (x, y).
30. Using (4, 0) as the focus and the vertical line
as the directrix, find an equation for the set of all
x 9
y 8
10, 22
S1416
, 122
R1415
, 102Q a6,
9
2
bP112, 182
y 2.
10, 22
y 2
10, 22
D1815
, 202
C1412
, 22Ba10,
25
4
bA14, 12
y 4.
10, 42
y 4
10, 42
T12 415
, 52
S110, 42R12 412
, 32Q110, 92
y 4.
E1412
, 82D1212, 62C14, 42B16, 92
y 1.
points (x, y) where the distance from the focus to
(x, y) is two-thirds the distance from the directrix
to (x, y).
31. From Exercise 29, verify the
points and
are on the ellipse defined by
Then verify
that
.
32. From Exercise 30, verify
the points and
are on
the ellipse defined by
Then verify that
.
33. From the focus/directrix
definition of a hyperbola:
If the distance from the
focus to a point (x, y) is
greater than the distance from the directrix to (x, y),
one branch of a hyperbola is formed. Using (2, 0)
as the focus and the vertical line as the
directrix, find an equation for the set of all points
(x, y) where the distance from the focus to (x, y), is
twice the distance from the directrix to (x, y).
34. From the two foci definition
of a hyperbola: For foci f
1
and f
2
, a hyperbola is the
set of all points (x, y) where
the difference of the
distances from f
1
to (x, y)
and f
2
to (x, y) is constant.
Verify the points (2, 3) and
are on the graph of the
hyperbola from Exercise 33. Then verify
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
.
13, 216
2
55
5
5
x
y
(3, 2 6)
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
f
1
f
2
(2, 0)
(2, 3)
(2, 0)
x
1
2
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
5x
2
9y
2
180.
13, 115
2
14,
10
3
2
d
1
d
2
d
3
d
4
4x
2
3y
2
48.
1112
, 0213, 22
55
5
5
x
y
(3, 2)
(0, 2)
(0, 2)
d
1
d
3
d
4
d
2
f
1
f
2
( 12, 0)
EXTENDING THE CONCEPT
35. Do some reading or research on the orthocenter of a
triangle, and the centroid of a triangle. How are they
found? What are their properties? Use the ideas and
skills from this section to find the (a) orthocenter and
(b) centroid of the triangle formed by the points
, and C(4, 0).A18, 22, B12, 62
36. Properties of a circle:A
theorem from elementary
geometry states: If a
radius is perpendicular
to a chord, it bisects the
chord. Verify this is true
for the circle, radii, and
chords shown.
5
5
5
x
5
y
(4, 3)
(2, 4)
(4, 2)
(3, 4)
R
P
T
Q
C
S
U
Exercise 32
6
5
5
x
6
y
(3, 15)
d
3
d
4
d
1
d
2
4, j
f
2
f
1
(4, 0)
(4, 0)
Exercise 31
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MAINTAINING YOUR SKILLS
38. (6.4) Verify the following is an identity:
39. (6.7) Find all solutions in
225 600 825 sinax
6
b
30, 22
cos12x2 sin
2
x
1 cos
2
x
cot
2
1x2
40. (4.4) Solve for x in both exact and approximate
form:
a.
b.
41. (3.5) Sketch a complete graph of
Clearly label all intercepts and asymptotes.
h1x2
x
2
9
x
2
4
.
345 5e
0.4x
75
5
10
1 9e
0.5x
37. Verify that points and
are points on the ellipse with foci at
and , by verifying
The
expression that results has the form
d1AC2 d1BC2 d1AD2 d1BD2.
B12, 02A12, 02
D1212
, 162C12, 32
which prior to the common
use of technology had to be simplified using the
formula ,
where and . Use this
relationship to verify the equation above.
b 41A
2
B
2
2a 2A
1A B
1A B 2a 1b
2A B 2A B,
In Section 10.1, we introduced the equation of an ellipse using analytical geometry and
the focus-directrix definition. Here we’ll take a different approach, and use the equa-
tion of a circle to demonstrate that a circle is simply a special ellipse. In doing so, we’ll
establish a relationship between the foci and vertices of the ellipse, that enables us to
apply these characteristics in context.
A. The Equation and Graph of a Circle
Recall that the equation of a circle with radius r and center at (h, k) is
As in Section 2.1, the standard form can be used to construct the equation of the circle
given the center and radius as in Example 1, or to graph the circle as in Example 2.
EXAMPLE 1
Determining the Equation of a Circle Given Its Center and Radius
Find the equation of a circle with radius 5 and center at (2, ).
Solution
With a center of (2, ), we have , and . Making the
corresponding substitutions into the standard form we obtain
standard form
substitute 2 for h, for k, and 5 for r
simplify
The equation of this circle is .
Now try Exercises 7 through 12
1x 22
2
1y 12
2
25
1x 22
2
1y 12
2
25
1 1x 22
2
3y 1124
2
5
2
1x h2
2
1y k2
2
r
2
r 5
h 2, k 11
1
1x h2
2
1y k2
2
r
2
.
10.2 The Circle and the Ellipse
Learning Objectives
In Section 10.2 you will learn how to:
A. Use the characteristics
of a circle and its graph
to understand the
equation of an ellipse
B. Use the equation of an
ellipse to graph central
and noncentral ellipses
C. Locate the foci of an
ellipse and use the foci
and other features to
write the equation
D. Solve applications
involving the foci
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If the equation is given in polynomial form, recall that we first complete the square
in x and y to identify the center and radius.
EXAMPLE 2
Completing the Square to Graph a Circle
Find the center and radius of the circle whose equation is given, then sketch its
graph: .
Solution
Begin by completing the square in both x and y.
group x- and y-terms; add 3
complete the square
adds 9 to left side adds 4 to left side add to right side
factor and simplify
The center is at (3, ), with radius is .
Now try Exercises 13 through 18
The equation of a circle in standard form provides a useful link to some of the
other conic sections, and is obtained by setting the equation equal to 1. In the case of
a circle, this means we simply divide by r
2
.
standard form
divide by r
2
In this form, the value of r in each denominator gives the horizontal and ver-
tical distances, respectively, from the center to the graph. This is not so important
in the case of a circle, since this distance is the same in any direction. But for other
conics, these horizontal and vertical distances are not the same, making the new
form a valuable tool for graphing. To distinguish the horizontal from the vertical
distance, r
2
is replaced by a
2
in the “x-term” (horizontal distance), and by b
2
in the
“y-term” (vertical distance).
B. The Equation of an Ellipse
It then seems reasonable to ask, “What happens to the graph when ” To answer,
consider the equation from Example 2. We have (after
dividing by 16), which we now compare to where a 4
1x 32
2
4
2
1y 22
2
3
2
1,
1x 32
2
4
2
1y 22
2
4
2
1
a b?
1x h2
2
r
2
1y k2
2
r
2
1
1x h2
2
1y k2
2
r
2
82
7
3
Circle
Center at (3, 2)
Radius: r 4
Diameter: 2r 8
Endpoints of horizontal diameter
(1, 2) and (7, 2)
Endpoints of vertical diameter
(3, 2) and (3, 6)
x
y
(1, 2)
(3, 2)
r 4
(3, 2)
(3, 6)
(7, 2)
r 116 42
1x 32
2
1y 22
2
16
9 4
1x
2
6x 92 1y
2
4y 42 3 9 4
1x
2
6x
__
2 1y
2
4y
__
2 3
x
2
y
2
6x 4y 3 0
A. You’ve just learned
how to use the characteristics
of a circle and its graph to
understand the equation of an
ellipse
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and The center of the graph is still at (3, ), since and
remain unchanged. Substituting to find additional points, eliminates the y-
term and gives two values for x:
substitute for y
simplify
multiply by
property of square roots
add 3
This shows the horizontal distance from the center to the graph is still , and
the points ( and (7, ) are on the graph (see Figure 10.12). Similarly, for
we have giving and , and showing the vertical dis-
tance from the center to the graph is with points (3, 1) and (3, ) also on the
graph. Using this information to sketch the curve reveals the “circle” is elongated and
has become an ellipse.
For an ellipse, the longest distance across the graph is called the major axis, with
the endpoints of the major axis called vertices. The segment perpendicular to and
bisecting the major axis (with its endpoints on the ellipse) is called the minor axis,
as shown in see Figure 10.13.
5b 3,
y 1y 51y 22
2
9, x 3
21, 22
a 4
x 7 and x 1
x 3 4
x 3 4
4
2
16 1x 32
2
16
1x 32
2
4
2
0 1
2
1x 32
2
4
2
12 22
2
3
2
1
y 2
k 2h 32b 3.
82
5
3
x
y
(1, 2)
(3, 2)
(3, 1)
(3, 5)
(7, 2)
Ellipse
b 3
a 4
Figure 10.12
Figure 10.13
WORTHY OF NOTE
If you point a flashlight at the
floor keeping it perpendicular
to the ground, a circle is
formed with the bulb pointing
directly at the center and
every point along the outer
edge of the beam an equal
distance from this center. If
you hold the flashlight at an
angle, the circle is elongated
and becomes an ellipse, with
the bulb pointing directly at
one focus.
a
Vertex
The case where
a > b
Vertex
Minor axis
Major axis
b
• If , the major axis is horizontal (parallel to the x-axis) with length 2a, and
the minor axis is vertical with length 2b (see Example 3).
• If the major axis is vertical (parallel to the y-axis) with length 2b, and the
minor axis is horizontal with length 2a (see Example 4).
Generalizing this observation we obtain the equation of an ellipse in standard form.
The Equation of an Ellipse in Standard Form
Given
If the equation represents the graph of an ellipse with center at (h, k).
• gives the horizontal distance from center to graph.
• gives the vertical distance from center to graph.
b
a
a b
1x h2
2
a
2
1y k2
2
b
2
1.
b 7 a
a 7 b
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