Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 13 - Section 13.2 - The Ellipse and the Hyperbola - Vocabulary and Readiness Check - Page 936: 2

Answer

2. An ellipse

Work Step by Step

Consider an ellipse of the form: $\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ the sum of the distances from any point P to the foci is constant and always equal to $2a$
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