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If the length of the minor axis of an ellipse is 6 units and the length of the major axis is 10 units, how far from the center are the foci located?

A) 4 units
B) 2 units
C) √4 units
D) √8 units
E) 5 units
11 years ago

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Answered by Steve
a = 5
b = 3
a^2 = b^2 + c^2

so, c = 4
11 years ago
Answered by famous
c=4
3 years ago

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