Let F1 = (-8,0) and F2 = (8,0), and P = (x,y). Assuming that a string 20 units long is anchored at F1 and F2 is used to draw an ellipse, derive the equation of the ellipse and write it in the form Ax^2 + By^2 = C.

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Let F1 = (-8,0) and F2 = (8,0), and P = (x,y). Assuming that a string 20 units long is anchored at F1 and F2 is used to draw an ellipse, derive the equation of the ellipse and write it in the form Ax^2 + By^2 = C.

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