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(A) Let the focus $S$ be at $(0, 0)$ and the directrix be $x = 4$.By the definition of an ellipse,$SP = e \cdot PM$,where $P(x, y)$ is a point on the

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(A) Let the focus $S$ be at $(0, 0)$ and the directrix be $x = 4$.By the definition of an ellipse,$SP = e \cdot PM$,where $P(x, y)$ is a point on the ellipse and $PM$ is the perpendicular distance from $P$ to the directrix.$SP^2 = e^2 \cdot PM^2$$x^2 + y^2 = (1/2)^2 \cdot (x - 4)^2$$x^2 + y^2 = \frac{1}{4} (x^2 - 8x + 16)$$4x^2 + 4y^2 = x^2 - 8x + 16$$3x^2 + 8x + 4y^2 = 16$$3(x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x) + 4y^2 = 16$$3(x^2 + \frac{8}{3}x + \frac{16}{9}) + 4y^2 = 16 + \frac{16}{3}$$3(x + \frac{4}{3})^2 + 4y^2 = \frac{64}{3}$$\frac{(x + 4/3)^2}{64/9} + \frac{y^2}{16/3} = 1$Here,$a^2 = 64/9$,so $a = 8/3$.The length of the major axis is $2a = 2 	imes (8/3) = 16/3$. Wait,checking the options provided,the question likely asks for the semi-major axis $a = 8/3$ or there is a typo in the options. Given the options,$8/3$ is the most plausible intended answer for the semi-major axis.

The focus of an ellipse is at the origin. The line $x = 4$ is a directrix and the eccentricity is $1/2$. Find the length of the major axis. (in $/3$)

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