SOLUTION: An ellipse , major axis 8 and minor axis 6 . Find the length of latus rectum. explain

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Question 1115793: An ellipse , major axis 8 and minor axis 6 . Find the length of latus rectum. explain
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An ellipse , major axis 8 and minor axis 6 .
Find the length of latus rectum. explain
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length 2*(minor axis)^2/(major axis)
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length = 2*6^2/8 = 36/4 = 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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