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The Ellipse

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Table of Contents

What This Module is About 1 111What I need to know 2 How to learn from this
Module 3 Icons of this Module 3 What I Know (Pretest) 4 Lesson 1 – Introduction
of Conic Sections and the Circle
What I Need to Know 6 What’s In 6 What’s New 8 What Is It 8 What’s
More 16 What I Have Learned 20 What I Can Do 21
Summary 22 Assessment (Post-test) 23 Key to Answers 25 References 28
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What This Module is About

The Precalculus course bridges basic mathematics and calculus. This course
completes your foundational knowledge on algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. It
provides you with conceptual understanding and computational skills that are
prerequisites for Basic Calculus and future STEM courses.

Based on the Most Essential Curriculum Competencies (MELC) for

Precalculus of the Department of Education, the primary aim of this Learning Manual
is to give you an adequate stand-alone material that can be used for the Grade 11
Precalculus course.

The subject is divided into two units: analytic geometry and mathematical
induction. Each unit is composed of Modules that bring together related learning
competencies in the unit. Each lesson is further divided into sub-lessons that focus
on one or two competencies for effective learning.

At the end of each lesson, more examples are given reinforce the ideas and
skills being developed in the lesson. You have the opportunity to check your
understanding of the lesson by solving the Supplementary Problems.

We hope that you will find this Learning Module helpful and convenient to use.
We encourage you to carefully study this Module and solve the exercises yourselves
with the guidance of your teacher. Although great effort has been put into this Module
for technical correctness and precision, any mistake found and reported to the Team
is a gain for other students. Thank you for your cooperation.

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 Module Content

The lesson that we will tackle are the following:

✓ Lesson 3 – The Ellipse

What I Need to Know

Once you are done with this module, you should be able to:

✓ (STEM_PC11AG-Ic-1) define an ellipse;

✓ (STEM_PC11AG-Ic-2) determine the standard form of equation of an ellipse.

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How to Learn From This Module
 To complete the objectives of this module, you must DO THE FOLLOWING: •
Patiently read the text carefully and understand every sentence. Do not
proceed to the next part of the module without fully understanding the
previous text.
• Read the directions of each activity carefully. You will be guided as to the steps
in answering the exercises and activities of this module.
• Do not proceed to the next part without completing the previous activities.
Icons of this Module
What I Need to This part contains learning objectives
Know that are set for you to learn as you go
along the module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level

of knowledge to the subject matter at
hand, meant specifically to gauge
prior related Knowledge

What’s In This part connects previous lesson with

that of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson

through various activities, before it will be
presented to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities

as a way to deepen your discovery and
under standing of the concept.
 What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in
tended for you to practice further in order
to master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what

Learned you have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to

show case your skills and knowledge
gained, and applied into real-life concerns
and situations.

What I Know (Pre-Test)

 Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. A/n ___________ is the set of all points in the plane the sum of
whose distances from two fixed points F1 and F2 is a constant.
a. circle b. ellipse c. parabola d. hyperbola For item numbers 2 to 5,

refer to the given equation:

Use (��+3)2
(��−2)2
9−

4= 1 to answer the next 4 questions.

2. The center is at _________?

a. (-3, 2) b. (-3, -2) c. (3, 2) d. (3, -2)

3. The vertices are _________?

a. (0, 2), (-6, 2) b. (-3, 5), (-3, -1) c. (-1, 2), (-5, 2) d. (-3, 4), (-3, 0)

4. The foci are at _________?

a. (−3 ± √7, 2) ��. (−3 ± √13, 2) c. (−3, 2 ± √13) d. (−3, 2 ± √7) 5. The
length of the major axis is ___________?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12

6. What is the coordinate of the center of the given equation?

a. (1,3) b. (6,5) c. (-2,6) d. (0,0)

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9. What is the length of its minor axis?

a. 14 units b. 12 units c. 10 units d. 8 units

10. Find the center and vertices of the ellipse 4x2 + 9y2- 24x + 72y + 144 = 0
a. center: (-4,3) , vertices: (-7,3), (-1,3)
b. center: (-3,4) , vertices: (-5,4), (-1,4)
c. center: (3,-4) , vertices: (1,-4), (5,-4)
d. center: (3,-4) , vertices: (0,-4), (6,-4)

LESSO The Ellipse

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 What I Need to Know
Upon completion of this lesson, you should be able to:

➢ define an ellipse;

➢ determine the standard form of equation of an ellipse;

➢ graph an ellipse in a Cartesian coordinate system;

➢ discuss the parts of an ellipse;

➢ convert the general equation of an ellipse to standard form and vice

versa.

What’s In

Activity 2.1: Recall

Let us recall previous lessons in the graphs of quadratic equations. We will

prove that a given equation without graphing will result to a certain conic section.
Now, let us try circle.

Table 1
Graphs of Quadratic Equations
Conic Section Value of ���� − Eccentricity
������

Circle ��2 − 4����<0 or �� = 0

A=C

Parabola ��2 − 4���� = 0 �� = 1

Ellipse ��2 − 4���� < 0,�� 0 < �� < 1

≠ 0 ���� �� ≠ ��

Hyperbola ��2 − 4���� > 0 �� > 1

1. ��2 + ��2 + 6�� − 16 = 0.

We will collect the values of A, B, and C.
A= 1, B=0, and C=1. Solving for ��2 − 4����.
��2 − 4����=02 − 4(1)(1) = 0 − 4 = −4 < 0
Note that B=0, A=C. Thus, the conic section is a circle.

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2. 4��2 + 4��2 − 4�� − 12�� + 1 = 0
 We will collect the values of A, B, and C.
A= 4, B=0, and C=4. Solving for ��2 − 4����.
��2 − 4����=02 − 4(4)(4) = 0 − 64 = −64 < 0
Note that B=0, A=C. Thus, the conic section is a circle.

3. 4��2 + 9��2 − 48�� + 72�� + 144 = 0

We will collect the values of A, B, and C.
A= 4, B=0, and C=9. Solving for ��2 − 4����.
��2 − 4����=02 − 4(4)(9) = 0 − 144 = −144 < 0
Note that B=0, A±C. Thus, the conic section is not a circle but an ellipse.
Comparing the three equations, 1 and 2 are both circles, while 3 is an
ellipse. Although the values of B=0 for the three equations, only 1 and 2 have
same values of A and C, while equation 3 has different values of A and C. For
a circle, the values of A and C should be the same, while in ellipse should be
different. Circles and ellipse are quite related in terms of their graphs, but do
not be confused in determining the two by evaluating their A, B, and C values
and solving ��2 − 4���� in their standard form in order to be précised in
sketching the graph.

Let us show the graph of a circle to prove that A and C are of the same
values.

From the graph, the center is C (h,k) which

is (0,0), and the radius r is 3. Using the
standard form

(�� − ℎ)2 + (�� − ��)2 = ��2,

(�� − 0)2 + (�� − 0)2 = 32

��2 + ��2 = 9 is the equation of the circle.

A=1 and C=1, then A=C.

Recalling these concepts are useful in teaching ellipse.

What’s New
 Unlike circle and parabola, an ellipse is one of the conic sections that most
students have not encountered formally before. Its shape is a bounded curve which
looks like a flattened circle. The orbits of the planets in our solar system around the
sun happen to be elliptical in shape. Also, just like parabolas, ellipses have reflective
properties that have been used in the construction of certain structures. These
applications and more will be encountered in this lesson.
Name the parts of the two figures below using the terms found in the

box. first vertex first focus center radius

second focus second vertex

Can you tell the difference between the graphs? Let us leave the question
unanswered and do some discussions and activities in order for you to understand
better the topic.

What is It
An Ellipse is a set of all points in a plane, the sum whose distances from two
fixed points is constant. The fixed points are called foci.
This section presents how to convert general form of ellipse to its standard
form and vice versa.
Example 3.1. Convert the following general equation to standard form. a. 9��2 +

8��2 = 288 b. 3��2 + 4��2 + 24�� − 16�� + 52 = 0

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Solution:
a. 9��2 + 8��2

= 288 288

2
+8��

9��2
 2
32 +�� 288 =288 288
��2
36 = 1
The standard form is ��2
��2
32+

36= 1

b. 3��2 + 4��2 + 24�� − 16�� + 52 = 0

(3��2 + 24��) + (4��2 − 16��) + 52 = 0 Regroup the terms 3(��2 +
8��) + 4(��2 − 4��) = −52 Apply common Factor 3(��2 + 8�� + 16) +
4(��2 − 4�� + 4) = −52 + 3(16) + 4(4) Apply completing the square 3(��2 +
8�� + 16) + 4(��2 − 4�� + 4) = −52 + 48 + 16 Simplify right side 3(��2 +
8�� + 16) + 4(��2 − 4�� + 4) = 12 Simplify right side

3(�� + 4)2 + 4(�� − 2)2 = 12 Factoring completely 3(��+4)2

4(��−2)2
12+
12
12= 12 Divide both sides by 12
2
(��+4)
(��−2)2
4+

3= 1 Simplify
(��+4)2
The standard form is
(��−2)2
4+

3= 1.
Example 3.2. Convert the following standard form to general
(��−2)2
form: a.
(��−3)2
25+

9= 1 b. (��−1)2
(��+1)2
100+

36= 1
Solution:
(��−2)2
a.
(��−3)2
25+

9= 1
2
225 [(�� − 2)
2
25 +(�� − 3)

9= 1]
9(�� − 2)2 + 25(�� − 3)2 = 225
 9(��2 − 4�� + 4) + 25(��2 − 6�� + 9 = 225
9��2 − 36�� + 36 + 25��2 − 150�� + 225 = 225
9��2 − 36�� + 36 + 25��2 − 150�� + 225 − 225 = 0
25��2 + 9��2 − 150�� − 36�� + 36 = 0
The general form is 25��2 + 9��2 − 150�� − 36�� + 36 = 0

9
(��−1)2
b. .
(��+1)2
100+

36= 1
2
3600 [(�� − 1)
2
100 +(�� + 1)

36 = 1]
36(�� − 1)2 + 100(�� + 1)2 = 3600
36(��2 − 2�� + 1) + 100(��2 + 2�� + 1) = 3600
36��2 − 72�� + 36 + 100��2 + 200�� + 100 = 3600
36��2 − 72�� + 36 + 100��2 + 200�� + 100 − 3600 = 0
36��2 + 100��2 − 72�� + 200�� − 3464 = 0
The general form is 36��2 + 100��2 − 72�� + 200�� − 3464 = 0.

Consider the points F1(−3, 0) and F2(3, 0), as shown in Figure 1.22. What is the sum of the
distances of A(4, 2.4) from F1 and from F2? How about the sum of the distances of B(and
C(0, −4)) from F1 and from F2?
AF1 + AF2 = 7.4 + 2.6 = 10
BF1 + BF2 = 3.8 + 6.2 = 10
CF1 + CF2 = 5 + 5 = 10
There are other points P such that PF1 + PF2 = 10. The collection of all such points
forms a shape called an ellipse.

Figure 1.22 Figure 1.23

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Let F1 and F2 be two distinct points. The set of all points P, whose
distances from F1 and from F2 add up to a certain constant, is called
an ellipse. The points F1 and F2 are called the foci of the ellipse.

Given are two points on the x-axis, F1( -c, 0) and F2(c, 0), the foci, both c units
away from their center (0, 0). See Figure 1.23. Let P(x, y) be a point on the ellipse.
Let the common sum of the distances be 2a (the coefficient 2 will make computations
simpler). Thus, we have PF1 + PF2 = 2a
����1 = 2�� − ����2
√(�� + ��)2 + ��2 = 2�� − √(�� − ��)2 + ��2

��2 + 2���� + ��2 + ��2 = 4��2 − 4��√(�� − ��)2 + ��2

+ ��2 − 2���� + ��2 + ��2 ��√(�� − ��)2 + ��2 = ��2 −

����
��2[��2 − 2���� + ��2 + ��2] = ��4 − 2��2���� +
��2��2
(��2 − ��2)��2 + ��2��2 = ��4 − ��2��2 = ��2(��2 − ��2)
��2��2 + ��2��2 = ��2��2 by letting �� = √(��2 − ��2), so a>b
��2
2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1

When we let b=��2 − ��2, we assumed a > c. To see why this is true, look at
∆PF1F2 in Figure 1.23. By the Triangle Inequality, PF1 + PF2 > F1F2, which implies
2a > 2c, so a > c.
We collect here the features of the graph of an ellipse with standard equation
2
��

2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1,where a>b. Let �� = √(��2 − ��2).
 Figure 1.24

(1) center : origin (0, 0)

(2) foci : F1(−c, 0) and F2(c, 0)
▪ Each focus is c units away from the center.

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▪ For any point on the ellipse, the sum of its distances from the
foci is 2a.
(3) vertices: V1(-1,0) and V2 (1,0)
▪ The vertices are points on the ellipse, collinear with the center
and foci.
▪ If y = 0, then x = ±a. Each vertex is a unit away from the center.
The segment V1V2 is called the major axis. Its length is 2a. It
divides the ellipse into two congruent parts.
(4) covertices: W1(0, −b) and W2(0, b)
▪ The segment through the center, perpendicular to the major
axis, is the minor axis. It meets the ellipse at the covertices. It
divides the ellipse into two congruent parts.
▪ If x = 0, then y = ±b. Each covertex is b units away from the
center.
▪ The minor axis W1W2 is 2b units long. Since a > b, the major
axis is longer than the minor axis.

Example 3.3. Give the coordinates of the foci, vertices, and covertices of the ellipse
��2
with equation
��2
25+ 9= 1. Sketch the graph and include these points.
Solution. With a2 = 25 and b2 = 9, we have a = 5, b = 3, and

�� = √(��2 − ��2) = 4.
foci: F1(−4, 0), F2(4, 0) vertices: V1(−5, 0), V2(5, 0)
covertices: W1(0, −3), W2(0, 3)
Example 3.4. Find the (standard) equation of the ellipse whose foci are F1( 3, 0) and
F2(3, 0), such that for any point on it, the sum of its distances from the foci is 10.
See Figure 1.22.

Solution. We have 2a = 10 and c = 3, so a = 5 and �� = √(��2 − ��2)

= 4. The equation is ��2
��2
25+

16= 1
The ellipses we have considered so far are “horizontal” and have the origin as
their centers. Some ellipses have their foci aligned vertically, and some have centers
not at the origin. Their standard equations and properties are given in the box. The

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derivations are more involved, but are similar to the one above, and so are not shown
anymore.

In all four cases below, a > b and The foci F 1 and F2 are �� = √(��2 − ��2)
units away from the center. The vertices V 1 and V2 are a units away from the center,
the major axis has length 2a, the covertices W 1 and W2 are b units away from the
center, and the minor axis has length 2b. Recall that, for any point on the ellipse, the
sum of its distances from the foci is 2a.
Center Corresponding Graphs

(0,0)

2
��
2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1, �� > ����2
2
(h,k) �� +��2
2
�� = 1, �� > ��
 2
�� = 1,a>b(��−ℎ)2
2
�� +(��−��)2
2
(��−ℎ)
2
�� +(��−��)2
2
�� = 1,b>a
major axis: horizontal major axis: vertical minor
axis: vertical minor axis: horizontal

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In the standard equation, if the x-part has the bigger denominator, the ellipse
is horizontal. If the y-part has the bigger denominator, the ellipse is vertical
Example 3.5. Give the coordinates of the center, foci, vertices, and covertices of the
ellipse with the given equation. Sketch the graph and include these points.

1. (��+3)2
(��−5)2
24+

49= 1
2. 9��2 + 16��2 − 126�� + 64�� = 71
Solution: (1) From ��2 = 49 and ��2 = 24, we have a=7, b=2√6 ≈
4.9, and Solution: (1) From ��2 = 49 and ��2 = 24, we have a=7,
b=2√6 ≈ 4.9, and �� = √(��2 − ��2) = 5. The ellipse is vertical.
Center: (-3,5)
Foci: F1(-3,0), F2(-3,10)
Vertices: V1 (-3,-2), V2(-3,12)
 Covertices: W1(-3,-2√6 , 5) ≈ (−7.9,5)
W2(-3+2√6 , 5) ≈ (1.9,5)

(2) We first change the given equation to standard form.

9(x2 −14x) + 16(y2+ 4y) = 71

9(x2 − 14x + 49) + 16(y2+ 4y + 4) = 71 + 9(49) + 16(4)
9(x − 7)2+ 16(y + 2)2= 576
(x − 7)2
2
64 +(y + 2)

36 = 1
We have �� = 8 and �� = 6. Thus, �� = √(��2 − ��2) = 2√7=5.3. The ellipse is
horizontal.

Center: (7,-2)
Foci: F1(7-2√7 ,-2) ) ≈ 1.7, −2)
F2 (7+2√7 ,-2) ) ≈ 12.3, −2)
Vertices: V1 (-1,-2), V2(15,-2)
Covertices: W1(7,-8), W2(7,4)

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Example 3.6. The foci of an ellipse are (-3,-6) and ( -3, 2). For any point on the
ellipse, the sum of its distances from the foci is 14. Find the standard equation of the
ellipse.
Solution. The midpoint (−3, −2) of the foci is the center of the ellipse. The ellipse is
vertical (because the foci are vertically aligned) and c=4. From the given sum, 2a=14 so
 2 2
a=7. Also, �� = √(�� − �� ) = √33. The equation is
(x + 3)2
2
33 +(y + 2)

49 = 1

Example 3.7. An ellipse has vertices (2-√61,− 5) and (2+√61,− 5) and its minor axis
is 12 units long. Find the standard equation and its foci.
Solution: The midpoint (2, −5) of the vertices is the center of the ellipse, which is horizontal.
Each vertex is �� = √61 units away from the center. From the length of the minor
(x−2)2
axis, 2b = 12 so b = 6. The standard equation is
(y + 5)2
61+

36= 1. Each
2 2
focus is �� = √(�� − �� ) = 5 units away from (2, -5), so their coordinates
are (-3,-5) and (7,-5).

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What’s More

Activity 3.1: Let Me try!

Let us find out if you really understand the discussed concept by answering
these exercises.

1. Convert the following general form to standard form of an ellipse.

 a. 16��2 + 4��2 − 32�� + 16�� c. 9��2 + 4��2 − 72�� − 24��
− 32 = 0 + 144 = 0

b. 4��2 + 9��2 + 48�� + 72�� d. 49��2 + 9��2=441

+ 144 = 0

2. Convert the following standard form to general form of an ellipse .

2 2
=1 =1
(��−3)2 (��−1)2
a. c.
(��−4) (��−1)
9+ 4+
4 2

2 2
=1 =1
(��−2)2
b d. . (��+3)2
(��−3) (��−2)
20+ 4+
36 1

For numbers 3-6, give the coordinates of the center, foci, vertices, and covertices of
the ellipse with the given equation. Sketch the graph and include these points.

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3.
 4.

5. Give the coordinates of the foci, vertices, and covertices of the ellipse
��2
with equation
��2
169+

144= 1. Then sketch the graph and include these points.

6. 25��2 + 9��2 = 225

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For numbers 7-10, answer as directed.
7. Find the standard equation of the ellipse whose foci are
F1(0,- 8) and F2(0, 8), such that for any point on it, the sum of
its
distances from the foci is 34.

8. 8. Find an equation of an ellipse with center at (0,0), one focus

at (3,0), and a vertex (-4,0). Sketch the graph.

9. The covertices of an ellipse are (5,6) and (5,8). For any point on the ellipse,
the sum of its distances from the foci is 12. Find the standard equation of the
ellipse.

10. An ellipse has foci ( and ( , and its major axis is

10 units long. Find its standard equation and its vertices.

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What I Have Learned

 Let me check your knowledge by filling the blanks with a correct
symbols/letter or terms in order to complete the statement/s.
1. An ellipse is the set of all points in the plane for which the __________ of the
distances from two fixed points F1 and F2 is constant. The points F1 and F2 are called
the _______ of the ellipse.
��2
2. The graph of equation
2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1 with a>b is an ellipse with vertices (__,__)
��2
and (__,__) and foci (±��, 0),where c = ________. So the graph of

2
5

+��2

2
4 = 1 is
an ellipse with vertices (_,_) and (_,__) and foci (_,__) and
��2
(__,__). 3. The graph of the equation
2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1 with a>b>0 is an ellipse with
vertices (__,___ and (__,__) and foci (0,±��)where c=___. So the
��2
graph of
2
4 +��2
2
5 = 1 is an ellipse with vertices (__,__) and (__,__) and foci
(__,__) and (__,__).
4. Label the vertices and foci on the graphs given for the

��2
ellipses: a.

2
5 +��2
2 ��2
4 b.
2
4 +��2
 2
5 =1

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What I Can Do

DISCOVERY∎ DISCUSSION∎ WRITING

Materials: bond paper, cylindrical bottle, compass
1. A flashlight shines on a wall, as shown in the figure. What is the shape of the
boundary of the lighted area? Explain your answer.

2. Get a piece of bond paper and wrapped around a cylindrical bottle, and then use a
compass to draw a circle on the paper, as shown in the figure. When the paper is
laid flat, is the shape drawn on the paper an ellipse? Explain your findings.
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Summary

An ellipse is the set of all points in the plane the sum of whose distances from two
fixed points F1 and F2 is a constant. These two fixed points are the foci (plural of
focus) of the ellipse.

Equation of Ellipse
General form Standard Form

����2 + ����2 + �� = 0, ��2

�� < �� 2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1, �� > ��

����2 + ����2 + �� = 0, ��2

�� > �� 2
�� +��2
2
�� = 1, �� > ��

����2 + ����2 + ���� + (�� − ℎ)2

���� + �� = 0, �� < �� 2
�� +(�� − ��)
2
�� = 1, �� > ��

����2 + ����2 + ���� + (�� − ��)2

���� + �� = 0, �� > �� 2
�� +(�� − ℎ)2
 2
�� = 1, �� > ��

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Assessment (Post-test)
Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. A/n ___________ is the set of all points in the plane the sum of
whose distances from two fixed points F1 and F2 is a constant.
b. circle b. ellipse c. parabola d. hyperbola For item numbers 2 to 5,

refer to the given equation:

Use (��+3)2
(��−2)2
9−

4= 1 to answer the next 4 questions.

2. The center is at _________?

c. (-3, 2) b. (-3, -2) c. (3, 2) d. (3, -2)

3. The vertices are _________?

d. (0, 2), (-6, 2) b. (-3, 5), (-3, -1) c. (-1, 2), (-5, 2) d. (-3, 4), (-3, 0)

4. The foci are at _________?

e. (−3 ± √7, 2) ��. (−3 ± √13, 2) c. (−3, 2 ± √13) d. (−3, 2 ± √7) 5. The
length of the major axis is ___________?
f. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12

6. What is the coordinate of the center of the given equation?

a. (1,3) b. (6,5) c. (-2,6) d. (0,0)
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9. What is the length of its minor axis?

b. 14 units b. 12 units c. 10 units d. 8 units

10. Find the center and vertices of the ellipse 4x2 + 9y2- 24x + 72y + 144 = 0
a. center: (-4,3) , vertices: (-7,3), (-1,3)

b. center: (-3,4) , vertices: (-5,4), (-1,4)

c. center: (3,-4) , vertices: (1,-4), (5,-4)

d. center: (3,-4) , vertices: (0,-4), (6,-4)

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Key Answers
 10. D 5. B
9. B B 4.
8. A A 3.
7. C 2. A
6. C 1. B
Pretest

�� 36 b. −2 �� 20 +�� 144 −2 0 = 396 −�� 120

��4 a. 2. −2 ��9 +�� 24 −2 0 = 144 +�� 72

1= +
49 9
d.

1=
9
) ��(
2

+
) ��( 2
4
c.
 )
b.
)
4

. ��
1. ) 1
−��(
2

What’s More 2nd vertex

center
radius
1st focus 2nd focus
ew What’s N
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.1= 16 an equation of the ellipse is , . So 7 =9
7 +
�� ��
�� =2 − 16 2 2
�� 4,0), then using the obtained equation, - (3,0) and a vertex at ( =2
�� −2 axis, one focus at - Since its center is at (0,0), the major
axis coincide with the x 8.

1= �� + The equation is ��
289 225
2 2

Figure S
17 √ =�� →8 =�� −2 8 =2 15
17 =�� → 34 =��2
. vertical and has center at (0,0) The ellipse is 7.
 3,0) -(2 (3,0), W 1 3,3) - 5), V2( - 3, - Vertices: V1(
Covertices: W 3,2) - 4),F2( - 3, - Foci: F1(
) 5- (0, 2 (0,5),V 1 1) - 3, - Center: C( 4.
Vertices: V
See Figure R
4) - (0, 2 (0,4), F 1 Foci: F (7,3) 2 7), W - (7, 1 Covertices: W
6. 2) - (15, 2 2), V - 1, -(1 Vertices; V

(0,12) 2 12), W - (0, 1

Covertices: W
(13,0) 2 13,0), V -(1 Vertices: V
(5,0) 2 5,0), F -(1 Foci: F 5.

See Figure S
) 1 −, 7√ +3 −( , W2 )1 −, 7√ −3 − Covertices:
W1(
Figure R ), 2 −, 39 √ −7( 2 ), F 2 −, 39 √ −7(1
Foci: F
2) - Center: C(7, 3.

�� d. +2 ��4 +��6 −2 0 = 21 +�� 16

�� c. −2 ��2 +��2 −2 0 =1 ±��4

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 9. The ellipse is horizontal with center at the midpoint (5,7) of the
(��−5)2
convertices. Also, 2a=12 so a=6 while b=1. The equation is

36+
2
(��−7)

1= 1.

10. The ellipse is horizontal with center at the midpoint (-4,3) of the foci, also �� = √15.

Since, the length of the major axis is 10, 2a=10 and a=5. Thus �� = √52 −
(��+4)2
15=√10. Therefore, the equation of the ellipse
(��−3)2
25+

10= 1 and its vertices are (-9,3) and

(1,3).

What I Have Learned

1. sum, foci

2. (a,0), (-a,0), c=√��2 − ��2 , Vertices (-5,0), (5,0), Foci(-3,0),(3,0)

3. Vertices (0,-a), (0,a), c=√��2 − ��2, Vertices(0,-5), (0,5), Foci (0,-3), (0,3)

F2(0,3) F1(0,-
V1(-5,0) F1(-3,0) F2(3,0) V2(5,0)
3)

V2(0,5)

V1(0,-5)
What Can I Do
Answer may Vary.
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