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If P is a point on the hyperbola 16x 2 – 9y 2 = 144 whose foci are S 1 and S 2 , then PS 1 ~ PS 2 =
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16x 2 – 9y 2 = 144 ⇒ 
– 
= 1
PS 1 – PS 2 = Transverse axis
⇒ PS 1 – PS 2 = 2a = 6
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