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How to Graph an Ellipse in GeoGebra
GeoGebra
has a built-in tool to draw an ellipse, and compute the equation of the ellipse.
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Instruction 1
Drawing an Ellipse Using the Ellipse Tool
- 1.
- Open
Algebra View
andGraphics View
underView
inMenu
. - 2.
- Click on the
Ellipse
tool.
- 3.
- Click on two points on the
Graphics View
. These will be the focal points. - 4.
- Decide on the size of the ellipse by moving the cursor towards or away from the focal points. Left-click when you have determined the size of the ellipse you want. Click on the ellipse to find the center.
- 5.
- If you wish to know where the center is, you can use the tool
Midpoint or Center
. You can find it in the second button on the toolbar and the fifth tool in the tool list.
The ellipse will now appear in Graphics View
. The equation of the ellipse will appear in a row in Algebra View
as well.