What is the length of the major axis of ellipse given by the equation X^2/81+ Y^2\144=1 ?

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Problem 187E: Explain in your own words, how to distinguish the equation of an ellipse with the equation of a...
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What is the length of the major axis of ellipse given by the equation

X^2/81+ Y^2\144=1 ?

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