SOLUTION: Find an equation for the hyperbola and Satisfies the given conditions. Foci(+-5,0), vertices (+-3,0) Please help. Super confused.

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Question 870110: Find an equation for the hyperbola and Satisfies the given conditions.
Foci(+-5,0), vertices (+-3,0)
Please help. Super confused.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The foci tell you c=5.
The vertices and the foci tell you a=3, and the center is (0,0).

a, b, and c are related as , so .

, or .

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