Two ellipses accidentally intersect — no injuries reported
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Two intersecting ellipses share a common center.
One ellipse obeys the equation: ( x²/ 9 ) + ( y²/ 25 ) = 1.
The other ellipse obeys the equation: ( x²/ 36 ) + ( y²/ 16 ) = 1.
Find the area of the purple intersection of the two ellipses.
A correct answer sent to [email protected] [2] may win a Tucker’s gift card.
Last week’s winner [3] was Ben Chacon with Area = 662 square centimeters.
(WARNING: Use of AI is strictly prohibited.)
Jeff Smith is a former Math teacher and a retired US Navy Lieutenant Commander. Reach him at [email protected] [2].