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The equation of an ellipse is
\[\frac{x^2}{2} + y^2 = 1.\]
Let $F = (1,0).$  There exists a point $P = (p,0),$ where $p > 0,$ such that for any chord $\overline{AB}$ which contains $F,$ $\overline{FP}$ passes through the point $(-1,0)$.  Find $p.$

 
 Aug 20, 2023

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