Foci of a Horizontal Ellipse

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Foci of a Horizontal Ellipse

For:

$$\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$$

the foci are:

$$S_1(-c,0),\quad S_2(c,0)$$

Usage

- Used in focal-distance and focus-directrix problems.

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