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Conic Sections · Question 48

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Let S and S′ be the foci of the ellipse x225 + y29 = 1 and P( , ) be a point on the ellipse in the first quadrant. If (SP)2 + (S'P)2 - SP S'P = 37, then 2 + 2 is equal to :

  1. 13
  2. 15
  3. 11
  4. 17

Answer

(1) 13

Solution

a = 5, b = 3 e = 1 - 925 = 45

Focal distances: SP = 5 - 4 5, S'P = 5 + 4 5

SP + S'P = 10, SP S'P = 25 - 16 225

SP2 + S'P2 - SP S'P = (SP + S'P)2 - 3 SP S'P

100 - 75 + 48 225 = 37

2 = 254

2 = 9 (1 - 225 ) = 9 34 = 274

2 + 2 = 254 + 274 = 13

Answer: (1)

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  2. 7
  3. 22
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