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From the equation of the ellipse, determine if the major axis is horizontal or vertical.
-$$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 11 } + \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 8 } = 1$$

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The major axis is determined by the larger denominator under the variable in the ellipse equation. Since $11 > 8$, and the larger denominator is under $x^2$, the major axis is horizontal.

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