SOLUTION: How long is the major axis of the ellipse given by the equation: (x+7)^2/5^2 + (y-4)^2/8^2=1

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Question 751015: How long is the major axis of the ellipse given by the equation:
(x+7)^2/5^2 + (y-4)^2/8^2=1
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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How long is the major axis of the ellipse given by the equation:
(x+7)^2/5^2 + (y-4)^2/8^2=1
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semi-major axis = 8
major axis = 16
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Stan H.