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When drawing the ellipse why are the sums equal to each other?
That's the definition of an ellipse.
What is the mathematical definition of an ellipse?
One definition is that it is the locus of a point such that the sum of its distances from two fixed points (the foci) is a constant. There are several equivalent forms in coordinate geometry. Once the ellipse has been centred on the orign (using translations), (x/a)2 + (y/b)2 = 1 or x2 + (ey)2 = c2
Can the foci's of and ellipse be outside the ellipse?
No.
Is the focus of an ellipse always inside the ellipse?
Yes, they are.
How does ellipse differ from a circle?
ellipse is the shape of an egg
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