document.write( "Question 135148: how do you solve a problem with an ellipse when the center shifts off of (0,0). where does the a^2 and b^2 come from on the equation: (x-h)^2 over a^2 + (y-k)^2 over b^2 [which all =1]? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #98987 by stanbon(75887) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a^2 and b^2 are both one you have a circle, not an ellipse.
\n" ); document.write( "May I suggest you post the problem.
\n" ); document.write( "Cheers,
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