SOLUTION: Why is this hyperbola incorrect? x^2/(2√3)^2 - y^2/(4√3)^2 Here is the problem http://i.imgur.com/xGDkX83.png Thank you

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Question 949589: Why is this hyperbola incorrect?

x^2/(2√3)^2 - y^2/(4√3)^2

Here is the problem
http://i.imgur.com/xGDkX83.png
Thank you
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The value for a is correct, and you can use b as an unknown variable. Use the given point on the hyperbola, (4,4), to help find the value (solve) the value of b.


x%5E2%2F%282sqrt%283%29%29%5E2-y%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1

4%5E2%2F%282sqrt%283%29%29%5E2-4%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1

Now, what is b?