Describe the locus given by |z + 8| + |z − 8| = 20.

Describe the locus given by |z + 8| + |z − 8| = 20.

A A circle with center 0 and radius 10

B A hyperbola with foci at −8 and 8

C An ellipse with foci at −8 and 8

D A line segment from −8 to 8

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C