Equation of a Focal Chord

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Equation of a Focal Chord

For endpoints corresponding to parameters $$t_1,t_2$$ with:

$$t_1t_2=-1$$

the chord equation is:

$$y(t_1+t_2)=2x-2a$$

Usage

- Used to obtain the equation of a focal chord from its endpoint parameters.

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