Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let an ellipse have foci at (±3,0)(\pm3,0) and satisfy PA+PB=8PA+PB=8 for every point P(x,y)P(x,y) on it. After squaring the defining relation once, which of the following equations is obtained (radicals not yet fully eliminated)? a) 64−12x=8(x−3)2+y264-12x=8\sqrt{(x-3)^{2}+y^{2}} b) 64+12x=16(x−3)2+y264+12x=16\sqrt{(x-3)^{2}+y^{2}} c) 64−12x=16(x−3)2+y264-12x=16\sqrt{(x-3)^{2}+y^{2}} d) 64−6x=16(x−3)2+y264-6x=16\sqrt{(x-3)^{2}+y^{2}}

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