SOLUTION: How does the graph of the hyperbola whose equation is (y2)/4 - (x2)/9 = 1 open?

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Question 531360: How does the graph of the hyperbola whose equation is (y2)/4 - (x2)/9 = 1 open?
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How does the graph of the hyperbola whose equation is (y2)/4 - (x2)/9 = 1 open?
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Because the y-term is listed first the given hyperbola has a vertical transverse axis; that is, it opens up and down. If the x-term were listed first the hyperbola would have a horizontal transverse axis.