Equal Segments on a Focal Vertical

7/10conic sectionsVieta's Formulas

Problem

Through the left focus F1F_1 of the ellipse W:x22+y2=1W:\dfrac{x^2}{2}+y^2=1, a line l1l_1 meets the ellipse at points AA and BB, where A(0,1)A(0,1). A second line l2l_2 through F1F_1 meets the ellipse at points CC and DD (distinct from AA and BB), with DD not equal to (0,1)(0,-1). The vertical line through F1F_1 meets the lines ADAD and BCBC at points EE and GG respectively.

1. Find the coordinates of BB and the equation of the line l1l_1. 2. Prove that EF1=GF1|EF_1|=|GF_1|.

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Solution

Difficulty7/10
Topicsconic sections, Vieta's Formulas

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