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Conic Sections and Parametric Equations · Challenge problem

A point PP on the hyperbola x29−y216=1\dfrac{x^2}{9}-\dfrac{y^2}{16}=1 is at distance 1010 from the focus (−5,0)(-5,0). Find the sum of all possible values of the distance from PP to the other focus, (5,0)(5,0).