The focal length of the given ellipse is given as (±6, 0)
Equation of an ellipse
An ellipse is defined as a regular oval shape, traced by a point moving in a plane so that the sum of its distances from two other points (the foci) is constant or when a cone is cut by an oblique plane which does not intersect the base.
The standard equation of an ellipse is expressed as;
x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1
The formula for calculating the focus of the ellipse is given as:
c^2 = b^2 - a^2
Given the equation of an ellipse
(x-7)^2/64 + (y-5)^2/100 = 1
This can also be expressed as:
(x-7)^2/8^2 + (y-5)^2/10^2 = 1
Comparing with the general equation
a = 8 and b = 10
Substitute
c^2 = 10^2 - 8^2
c^2 = 100 - 64
c^2 = 36
c = 6
Hence the focal length of the given ellipse is given as (±6, 0)
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