SOLUTION: The graph of the equation below is a hyperbola. In which directions does this hyperbola open? x^2/13^2 - y^2/7^2 = 1 I don't get it, would it be Left and Right or up and down?
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Question 598076: The graph of the equation below is a hyperbola. In which directions does this hyperbola open? x^2/13^2 - y^2/7^2 = 1 I don't get it, would it be Left and Right or up and down? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The graph of the equation below is a hyperbola. In which directions does this hyperbola open? x^2/13^2 - y^2/7^2 = 1 I don't get it, would it be Left and Right or up and down?
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In that format, if the x^2 term and the coefficient are positive, it's left and right.
x^2/13^2 - y^2/7^2 = c^2
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x^2/13^2 - y^2/7^2 = -c^2 would be up and down.
