SOLUTION: What is the vertices, foci, and slope of the asymptotes for the hyperbola whose equation is, x^2/81 - y^2/36 = 1?

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Question 28465: What is the vertices, foci, and slope of the asymptotes for the hyperbola whose equation is, x^2/81 - y^2/36 = 1?
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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FOci (c)
c%5E2=a%5E2%2Bb%5E2
c%5E2=81%2B36
c%5E2=117
c=sqrt%28117%29
Foci are (0,sqrt(117)) and (0,sqrt(-117))

Vertices: a=9 verices = V1(0,9) and V2(0,-9)

Slope of asymptotes = y=9%2F6
y=1.5x

Paul.