document.write( "Question 972215: Write an equation of a hyperbola with foci (6,0) and (-6,0) if the length of the transverse axis is 8 units \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #594575 by josgarithmetic(39620)\"\" \"About 
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For hyperbola, \"a%5E2%2Bb%5E2=c%5E2\", and yours is centered at the origin, and your \"a=8%2F2=4\". Your c is \"c=6\".\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The a, b, c relationship:
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