Question

Consider the two curves represented by the equations that are not superellipses. State the type of curve produced each time.

Answer 1

1. The curve presented in the first number is an ellipse with the major axis equal to 2 and the minor axis equal to 2. The vertex is at (0,0).
2. The curve presented in the second number is an ellipse with the major axis equal to 3 and the minor axis equal to 2. The vertex is at (0,0).