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Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola with the given characteristics. foci: (±4, 0) asymptotes: y= +/- 3xAsked by Sydney
Find the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola with the given characteristics.
Foci: (0, ±8); asymptotes: y = ±2x
Foci: (0, ±8); asymptotes: y = ±2x
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oobleck
recall that
y^2/b^2 - x^2/a^2 = 1
has
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
asymptotes y = ±b/a x
so now you have
a^2 + b^2 = 84
b = 2a
Finish it off. Post your work if you get stuck.
y^2/b^2 - x^2/a^2 = 1
has
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
asymptotes y = ±b/a x
so now you have
a^2 + b^2 = 84
b = 2a
Finish it off. Post your work if you get stuck.