document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1118326>Question 1118326</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> For an algebra project where i have to make a drawing out of different conics, I'm using a hyperbola. Currently, I know the center point, and the slope of the asymptotes, but I'm not really sure how to use the slope of asymptotes to find the rest of my equation.  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The center point and the slopes of the asymptotes is not enough information to determine the equation of the hyperbola.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Given the equation of a hyperbola in standard form,<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The slopes of the asymptotes are b/a and -b/a.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "So knowing the slopes of the asymptotes only tells you the ratio of a and b; to know the equation you have to know the specific values of a and b.<br><BR>\n" );
document.write( "Furthermore, note that the slopes of the asymptotes don't tell you whether the branches of the hyperbola open right and left or up and down. </SPAN>\n" );
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