Question: A hyperbolic mirror (used in some telescopes) has the property that a light ray directed at the focus will be reflected to the other focus.

A hyperbolic mirror (used in some telescopes) has the property that a light ray directed at the focus will be reflected to the other focus. The mirror in the figure has the equation (x²/36) - (y2/64) = 1. At which
point on the mirror will light from the point (0, 10) be reflected
to the other focus?

-10 10 864 -4 -6 -8 -10 Mirror 24 ++ 8 10

-10 10 864 -4 -6 -8 -10 Mirror 24 ++ 8 10 x

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