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If P is a point on the ellipse `(x^(2))/16+(y^(2))/25=1` whose foci are `S` and `S'`, then `PS+PS'=8. `

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given ellipse and determine if the statement about the sum of distances from a point on the ellipse to its foci is correct. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Equation of the Ellipse**: The equation of the ellipse is given as: \[ \frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1 ...
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