Let denote the region of bounded by the ellipse with equation and let denote the region bounded by the ellipse with equation There is a unique line which simultaneously bisects and into two pieces of equal area.
What is the -intercept of
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Centers are (9,9) and (-1,-3)
Any straight line passing through center of ellipse will split area in half.
Line between the two centers has slope = (9 - (-3))/ (9 - (-1)) = 6 /5
Plug into y = m x + b gives 9 = (6/5) 9 + b
Therefore b = y intercept = - 9/5