How to write the equation of the hyperbola given Foci: (0,-5),(0, 5) and vertices (0,...
Bruno Schneider
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2023-03-07
How to write the equation of the hyperbola given Foci: (0,-5),(0, 5) and vertices (0, -3), (0,3)?
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Julissa Heath
Beginner2023-03-08Added 3 answers
There are two different kinds of hyperbolas: one where the line connecting its vertices and foci is horizontal, and the other where the line is vertical. This hyperbola is the type where a line drawn through its vertices and foci is vertical. We know this by observing that it is the y coordinate that changes when we move from a focus point to a vertex. The general equation for this type of hyperbola is:
Observe that the x coordinate of the foci and the vertices is 0; this tells us that
The value of k is the sum of y coordinate of the vertices divided by two:
Please notice that when ; this allows us to find the value of ""a"":
Let c = the distance between the the center point and focus = 5. The equation for the square of this distance helps us to find the value of b: