A Reflected Focal Chord
Problem
A moving line parallel to the -axis meets the hyperbola (, ) at points and , with to the left of . Let be the left focus of . Extend to a point with , and let line meet the -axis at . If , find the eccentricity of the hyperbola.
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | Similar Triangles, conic sections, analytic geometry |
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