How to find where an ellipse is centered

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The equation x^2 + (y^2/4) = 1 represents an ellipse centered at (0, 0). The center is derived from the standard form of the ellipse equation, where (h, k) indicates the center's coordinates. The confusion arises from potentially entering (o, o) instead of the correct (0, 0), which would not be recognized as valid. It is also suggested to post such questions in the Homework and Coursework section for better assistance. The center of the ellipse is definitively at (0, 0).
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My equation is x^2+(y^2/4)=1

I need to find where it is centered. I thought that from the original ellipse equation ((x - h)^2 / a^2 + (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1) that the center is at (h,k). But in the options for my answers, (o,o) is not available. Am i missing something here?
 
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My equation is x^2+(y^2/4)=1
I need to find where it is centered. I thought that from the original ellipse equation ((x - h)^2 / a^2 + (y - k)^2 / b^2 = 1) that the center is at (h,k). But in the options for my answers, (o,o) is not available. Am i missing something here?
What is the meaning of "not available" ?
Definitively (0,0) is the center of the ellipse x^2+(y^2/4)=1
 
Are you entering (o, o)? That's what your post shows, and you should not be using the letter o/O in place of the number 0. The center of this ellipse is at (0, 0), but if you enter (o, o) as your answer, the computer program/Web page probably won't recognize this as a valid answer.

Also, you should be entering problems like this in the Homework and Coursework section, not in the Mathematics section.
 
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