Let P (x1, y1) and Q (x2, y2) be the points of trisection of the line segment joining the given points i.e., AP = PQ = QB
Therefore, point P divides AB internally in the ratio 1:2.
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Point Q divides AB internally in the ratio of 2:1.
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Q (x2, y2) =
Let and be the foci of the ellipse (where ), and let be one end of the minor axis. If the area of the triangle is sq. units, then the eccentricity of the ellipse is: