document.write( "Question 470992: (a) Graph x^2/16 - y^2/25 = 1.\r
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document.write( "Standard Form of an Equation of an Hyperbola opening right or left is  \"%28x-h%29%5E2%2Fa%5E2+-+%28y-k%29%5E2%2Fb%5E2+=+1\" 
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document.write( "where Pt(h,k) is a center  with vertices 'a' units right and left of center.
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document.write( "Asymptotes passing thru the center with slope = ± b/a 
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document.write( "foci being ± sqrt(a^2 + b^2)from center  along axis of symmetry y = k
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document.write( " x^2/16 - y^2/25 = 1 C(0,0) Vertices: (4,0) and (-4,0)
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document.write( "Foci = (-6.4,0) and (6.4,0)  ± sqrt(41)= ± 6.4
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document.write( "Asymptotes  y = 5/4 and y = -5/4
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