A Geometric Identity

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Adjust the dimensions of the oval by moving the "sliders".
Move the position of the point "N" by sliding the angle.

Notice that the Identity is always true.

Can you find a geometric proof?

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This problem came from a publication of the AMS.

John Maharry, 4/25/2007, Created with GeoGebra