A Perpendicularity on an Ellipse
Problem
Let be the center of an ellipse, and a point on the ellipse other than a vertex. Drop the perpendicular from to the major axis, with foot . Extend to meet the ellipse again at , then extend to meet the ellipse at a point . Does there exist an ellipse for which ? Justify your answer.
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | Substitution, conic sections, analytic geometry, Symmetry |
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