Chapter 9: Q. 55 (page 775)
Prove Theorem 9.16 (b). That is, show that if , the graph of the curve with equationrole="math" localid="1663152551040" is an ellipse with foci role="math" localid="1663154443592" .
Short Answer
Hence, proved.
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Chapter 9: Q. 55 (page 775)
Prove Theorem 9.16 (b). That is, show that if , the graph of the curve with equationrole="math" localid="1663152551040" is an ellipse with foci role="math" localid="1663154443592" .
Hence, proved.
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