Focal Property of a Translated Ellipse

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Focal Property of a Translated Ellipse

For:

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

and foci:

$$(h-c,k),\quad(h+c,k)$$

every point $$p$$ on the ellipse satisfies:

$$PS_1+PS_2=2a$$

Usage

- Used in focal-distance problems for translated ellipses.

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