Math Problem Statement

Vertices at (0, -1) and (12, -1), one focus at (6 + √11, -1).

Solution

The question appears to describe the equation of a hyperbola with the given information:

  1. Vertices: (0,1)(0, -1) and (12,1)(12, -1)
  2. Focus: One focus is given as (6+11,1)(6 + \sqrt{11}, -1)

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Determine the center:

The center of the hyperbola lies midway between the two vertices: Center=(x1+x22,y1+y22)=(0+122,1+(1)2)=(6,1)\text{Center} = \left( \frac{x_1 + x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1 + y_2}{2} \right) = \left( \frac{0 + 12}{2}, \frac{-1 + (-1)}{2} \right) = (6, -1)

2. Determine the distance between vertices (2a):

The distance between the vertices is the length of the transverse axis, which equals 2a2a: 2a=x2x1=120=12a=62a = |x_2 - x_1| = |12 - 0| = 12 \quad \Rightarrow \quad a = 6

3. Determine the distance to the focus (c):

The focus is located at (6+11,1)(6 + \sqrt{11}, -1). The distance from the center to the focus is: c=11c = \sqrt{11}

4. Find bb using the relationship c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2:

For a hyperbola, the relationship between aa, bb, and cc is: c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2 Substituting c=11c = \sqrt{11} and a=6a = 6: (11)2=62+b211=36+b2b2=1136=25(\sqrt{11})^2 = 6^2 + b^2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad 11 = 36 + b^2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad b^2 = 11 - 36 = -25 Since b2b^2 must be positive, this suggests the problem is misstated. Could you confirm?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hyperbola
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Distance formula
Hyperbola equation: (x-h)^2/a^2 - (y-k)^2/b^2 = 1
c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Theorems

Midpoint Theorem
Distance Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12