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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x+1)^2 /4 + y^2 /1=1

Directrix (directrix):

What is the question for this ellipse?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the center for the ellipse?

Directrix (directrix):

I think it is (-1,0) but I need to check the general equation. Hold on.

Directrix (directrix):

(-1,0) --> @Juleswilliams49 --> Do you see why? http://www.purplemath.com/modules/sqrellps.htm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you so much!! @Directrix

Directrix (directrix):

Glad to help. Those conic sections are tricky. Learn how the standard forms look.

OpenStudy (wwe123):

what is to find value of x or y or both

OpenStudy (wwe123):

??

Directrix (directrix):

@wwe123 what is the center for the ellipse?

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