Question

question 8 of 10
the length of the major axis of the ellipse below is 13. what is the sum of the lengths of the red and blue line segments?
focus
focus
a. 13
b. 6.5
c. 19.5
d. 26

Explanation:

Step1: Recall ellipse property

The sum of the distances from any point on an ellipse to the two foci is equal to the length of the major - axis.

Step2: Identify given information

The length of the major axis is given as 13. The red and blue line - segments are the distances from a point on the ellipse to the two foci.

Answer:

A. 13