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PrecalculusChallengeConic Sections and Parametric Equations

Conic Sections and Parametric Equations · Challenge problem

A light ray leaves the focus F1=(−3,0)F_1=(-3,0) of the ellipse x225+y216=1\dfrac{x^2}{25}+\dfrac{y^2}{16}=1, hits the ellipse at P=(0,4)P=(0,4), reflects off it, and travels on until it meets the ellipse again at a point QQ. Find the xx-coordinate of QQ.