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Algebra 2ChallengeConic Sections

Conic Sections · Challenge problem

Let F1F_1 and F2F_2 be the foci of the hyperbola x216−y29=1\dfrac{x^2}{16}-\dfrac{y^2}{9}=1, and let PP be a point on its right branch with ∠F1PF2=60∘\angle F_1PF_2 = 60^\circ. Find the area of △F1PF2\triangle F_1PF_2.