SOLUTION: The equation of an ellipse is shown. (x-60)^2/256 + (y-34)^2/196 = 1 What is the length of its major axis?

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Question 616153: The equation of an ellipse is shown.
(x-60)^2/256 + (y-34)^2/196 = 1
What is the length of its major axis?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

%28x-60%29%5E2%2F256+%2B+%28y-34%29%5E2%2F196+=+1 is %28x-60%29%5E2%2F16%5E2+%2B+%28y-34%29%5E2%2F14%5E2+=+1

length of its major axis is 2%2A16+=+32