Math Problem Statement

Find an equation of the hyperbola having foci at (-4, -3 - √25) and (-4, -3 + √25) and asymptotes at y = (4/3)x + (7/3) and y = -(4/3)x - (25/3).

Solution

To solve the problem of finding the equation of the hyperbola given:

  1. Foci: (4,325)(-4, -3 - \sqrt{25}) and (4,3+25)(-4, -3 + \sqrt{25}),
  2. Asymptotes: y=43x+73y = \frac{4}{3}x + \frac{7}{3} and y=43x253y = -\frac{4}{3}x - \frac{25}{3},

We proceed as follows:

Step 1: Key characteristics of the hyperbola

  • The center of the hyperbola is the midpoint of the foci: Center=(4,325+(3+25)2)=(4,3).\text{Center} = \left(-4, \frac{-3 - \sqrt{25} + (-3 + \sqrt{25})}{2}\right) = (-4, -3).

  • The slopes of the asymptotes indicate that this is a hyperbola whose axes are tilted (rotated from the standard orientation). The slopes ±43\pm \frac{4}{3} match the general form of a hyperbola's asymptotes.

Step 2: Rotation and general hyperbola equation

The general equation of a rotated hyperbola is: Ax2+Bxy+Cy2+Dx+Ey+F=0,Ax^2 + Bxy + Cy^2 + Dx + Ey + F = 0, where B0B \neq 0 (since the hyperbola is rotated).

Step 3: Using asymptotes and simplifying

The asymptotes are given as: y=43x+73andy=43x253.y = \frac{4}{3}x + \frac{7}{3} \quad \text{and} \quad y = -\frac{4}{3}x - \frac{25}{3}.

These correspond to the equations of the asymptotes: 4x3y+7=0and4x+3y+25=0.4x - 3y + 7 = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad 4x + 3y + 25 = 0.

The product of these asymptotes gives the equation of the hyperbola in the rotated form: (4x3y+7)(4x+3y+25)=0.(4x - 3y + 7)(4x + 3y + 25) = 0.

Expanding: (4x)2(3y)2+(4x)(3y)(25+7)=0(4x)^2 - (3y)^2 + (4x)(3y)(-25 + 7) = 0 Correction user math detaaill
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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hyperbolas
Conic Sections
Equations of Hyperbolas
Asymptotes
Foci

Formulas

Midpoint formula for center of hyperbola
Equation of asymptotes of hyperbola
Product of asymptote equations for hyperbola equation

Theorems

Equation of hyperbola with given foci and asymptotes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12