Which of the following statements is a fact about ellipses? Choose the correct s

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Which of the following statements is a fact about ellipses?

Choose the correct statement below.

A. The sum of the distances from any point on the ellipse to the two vertices is equal to 2a, (the length of the major axis).

B. The sum of the distances from any point on the ellipse to the two foci is equal to 2a, (the length of the major axis).

C. The difference in the distances from a point on the ellipse to the two foci is equal to 2a, (the length of the major axis).

D. The distance from a focus to the vertex is equal to the distance from a focus to an endpoint of the minor axis.

Explanation / Answer

B. Correct option

The sum of distance from any point on the ellipse to the two foci is equal to 2a

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