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Question 867512: I need help with the following:
Write the equation of a hyperbola with the center at (-5,-3) vertices at (-5,-5) and (-5,-1) and co vertices at (-11,-3) and (1,-3)
Thank you
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Write the equation of a hyperbola with the center at (-5,-3) vertices at (-5,-5) and (-5,-1) and co vertices at (-11,-3) and (1,-3)
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Given data shows that hyperbola has a vertical transverse axis.
Its standard form of equation: %28y-k%29%5E2%2Fa%5E2-%28x-h%29%5E2%2Fb%5E2=1, (h,k)=coordinates of center.
center: (-5,-3)
a=2 (distance from center to vertices on the vertical transverse axis)
a^2=4
b=6 (distance from center to co-vertices)
b^2=36
equation: %28y%2B3%29%5E2%2F4-%28x%2B5%29%5E2%2F36=1