Tangent to a Translated Ellipse

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Tangent to a Translated Ellipse

For:

$$\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1$$

the tangent at $$P(x_1,y_1)$$ is:

$$\frac{(x-h)(x_1-h)}{a^2}+\frac{(y-k)(y_1-k)}{b^2}=1$$

Usage

- Used when the point of contact is given on a translated ellipse.

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