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State whether the statements True or False. Justify

If P is a point on the ellipse whose foci are S and S′, then PS + PS′ = 8.


As the sum of distances of any point P on the ellipse from the two foci is equal to the length of the major axis.


Major Axis = 2b = 10


b = 5


S & S’ are foci, then PS + PS’ = 5 + 5 = 10 ≠ 8


FALSE


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