Find an equation in standard form for the hyperbola that satisfies the given conditions.

Center at​ (0,0) a=4​, e=2​, horizontal focal axis

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clearly the equation is
x^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2 = 1
a=4
e = c/a = 2 so c=8
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
so now you can find b.