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; LinearEccentricity[ <Conic> ]: Calculates the linear eccentricity of the conic section, i.e. the distance between the conic center and its focus (or one of its two foci).
 
; LinearEccentricity[ <Conic> ]: Calculates the linear eccentricity of the conic section, i.e. the distance between the conic center and its focus (or one of its two foci).
 
: {{Example|1=<code>LinearEccentricity[4x^2 - y^2 + 16x + 20 = 0]</code> returns 2.24}}
 
: {{Example|1=<code>LinearEccentricity[4x^2 - y^2 + 16x + 20 = 0]</code> returns 2.24}}

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LinearEccentricity[ <Conic> ]
Calculates the linear eccentricity of the conic section, i.e. the distance between the conic center and its focus (or one of its two foci).
Example: LinearEccentricity[4x^2 - y^2 + 16x + 20 = 0] returns 2.24
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