Let P(x, y) be a point on the right-hand branch of the hyperbola x2 /a2 y2 /b2 1. As
Chapter 11, Problem 48(choose chapter or problem)
Let P(x, y) be a point on the right-hand branch of the hyperbola x2 /a2 y2 /b2 1. As usual, let F1 denote the focus located at (c, 0). Show that F1P xe a. Hint: Use the result in Exercise 47 along with the fact that the right-hand branch is defined by the equation F1P F2P 2a.
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