Master how to write the equation of an ellipse when the center is not at the origin

The video tutorial explains how to write the equation of an ellipse when the center is not at the origin. It covers plotting given information, identifying key parameters like a and b, and using these to solve for the ellipse equation. The tutorial also demonstrates determining the center and axes orientation, and finalizing the equation with calculated values.

What is the formula for the equation of an ellipse with a vertical major axis?

Describe the process of plugging in values to write the final equation of the ellipse.

How do you find the center of an ellipse when given the endpoints of the major and minor axes?