document.write( "Question 869702: How do I write (x-1)^2+5(y+2)^2=20 (an ellipse) in standard form? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #524347 by josgarithmetic(39618)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Divide both sides by 20, and adjust the coefficients for x and y. \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Standard Form for Ellipse is \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You would have the main vertices for your ellipse on an axis parallel to the x axis. \n" ); document.write( " |