SOLUTION: Find the equation of the hyperbola for each given conditions. d. Focus at (4,0) and eccentricity = 3/2.

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Question 1191092: Find the equation of the hyperbola for each given conditions.
d. Focus at (4,0) and eccentricity = 3/2.

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the equation of the hyperbola:

eccentricity of hyperbola => and

focus is (,) = (, )
=> =>=>

then, center is at (,)

and your equation is:







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