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Published on: August 12, 2026
If 
, then the difference between the maximum and the minimum values of 
is :
A
2
B
3
C
D
0
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
This represents an ellipse with foci at 4 and -4.
Distance between foci:
Sum of distances 
Rightarrow 
)
So ellipse equation:
Maximum 
occurs at 
:
Minimum 
occurs at 
:
Difference:
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