SOLUTION: Write an equation for the hyperbola that satisfies each set of conditions. vertices (-4,1) and (-4,-9), foci at (-4, 5(+or-)the square root of 9) Please explain every detail. I

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Question 612269: Write an equation for the hyperbola that satisfies each set of conditions. vertices (-4,1) and (-4,-9), foci at (-4, 5(+or-)the square root of 9)
Please explain every detail. I am not sure what what I'm doing...
Edit: y1 is supposed to be a postive.. sorry..
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Write an equation for the hyperbola that satisfies each set of conditions. vertices (-4,1) and (-4,-9), foci at (-4, 5(+or-)the square root of 9)
Please explain every detail. I am not sure what what I'm doing
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Problem not workable: vertices data show center at (-4,-4), whereas, foci data show center at (-4,5)