SOLUTION: 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

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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]?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a^2 and b^2 are both one you have a circle, not an ellipse.
May I suggest you post the problem.
Cheers,
Stan H.