How to find where an ellipse is centered

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The center of the ellipse defined by the equation x² + (y²/4) = 1 is definitively located at the coordinates (0, 0). The confusion arises from the use of the letter "o" instead of the number "0" when inputting answers. It is crucial to ensure that numerical values are entered correctly to avoid misinterpretation by software or grading systems. Additionally, users are advised to post such queries in the appropriate Homework and Coursework section rather than the general Mathematics section.

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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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