SOLUTION: The graph of the equation below is an ellipse. How long is the major axis of the ellipse given by the equation? (x+7)^2/5^2 + (y-4)^2/8^2 = 1 i had puy 8 but it came out wron

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Question 144906: The graph of the equation below is an ellipse. How long is the major axis of the ellipse given by the equation?
(x+7)^2/5^2 + (y-4)^2/8^2 = 1
i had puy 8 but it came out wrong

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ans : 2a = 16
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Stan H.