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Ellipse

An ellipse is a type of conic section that consists of all points for which the sum of the distances to two fixed points (called foci) is constant. Its oval shape is defined by its symmetry about both its major and minor axes.

Standard Form of an Ellipse

The standard form of an ellipse's equation, when centered at (h, k), is written as ((x - h)²/a²) + ((y - k)²/b²) = 1. Here, 'a' represents the distance from the center to a vertex along the major axis and 'b' the distance from the center to a co-vertex along the minor axis.

Vertices and Co-vertices

Vertices are the points where the ellipse intersects its major axis, giving the longest distance across the ellipse, while co-vertices lie on its minor axis, representing the shortest distance across. These points are critical in determining the lengths of the axes and in forming the standard equation.

Major and Minor Axes

The major axis is the longest diameter of the ellipse, passing through its center and the vertices. The minor axis is perpendicular to the major axis at the center and reaches the co-vertices. The lengths of these axes determine the values of 'a' and 'b' in the ellipse's standard form equation.

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