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PrecalculusSuperchallengeConic Sections and Parametric Equations

Conic Sections and Parametric Equations · Superchallenge problem

PP is a point on the ellipse x216+y212=1\dfrac{x^2}{16}+\dfrac{y^2}{12}=1, F=(2,0)F=(2,0) is its right focus, and A=(1,1)A=(1,1). Find the smallest possible value of PA+2 PFPA+2\,PF.