SOLUTION: How do I write (x-1)^2+5(y+2)^2=20 (an ellipse) in standard form?

SOLUTION: How do I write (x-1)^2+5(y+2)^2=20 (an ellipse) in standard form?

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Question 869702: How do I write (x-1)^2+5(y+2)^2=20 (an ellipse) in standard form?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide both sides by 20, and adjust the coefficients for x and y.
Standard Form for Ellipse is .

You would have the main vertices for your ellipse on an axis parallel to the x axis.
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