SOLUTION: Determine the equation describing the locus of point P(x,y), such that the sum of the distance between P and (-5,0) and between P and (5,0) is constant at 20 units. A. (x/10)^2 +

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Question 1199582: Determine the equation describing the locus of point P(x,y), such that the sum of the distance between P and (-5,0) and between P and (5,0) is constant at 20 units.
A. (x/10)^2 + (y/8.66)^2 = 1
B. (x/10)^2 + (y/8)^2 = 1
C. (x/8)^2 + (y/10)^2 = 1
D. (x/8.66)^2 + (y/10)^2 = 1

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Follow the description exactly as written, applying the Distance Formula.