If P is A Point On The Hyperbola 16x2 – 9y2 = 144 Whose Foci Are S1 andS2, Then PS1 – PS2 =

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Question

If P is a point on the hyperbola 16x– 9y2 = 144 whose foci are S1 andS2, then PS1 – PS2 =

Solution

Correct option is

16

16x– 9y2 = 144  ⇒ a2 = 9, b= 16

                           ⇒ PS1 – PS2 = 16

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