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The graph of the equation x2 a2 − y2 b2 = 1 with a > 0, b > 0 is a hyperbola with horizontal

Correct: Your answer is correct. transverse axis, vertices (x, y) =

and (−a, 0) and foci (±c, 0), where c = . So the graph of x2 42 − y2 32 = 1 is a hyperbola with vertices (x, y) =

(larger x-value) and (x, y) =

(smaller x-value) and foci (x, y) =

(larger x-value) and (x, y) =

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Practice Another The graph of the equation y2 a2 − x2 b2 = 1 with a > 0, b > 0 is a hyperbola with vertical

Correct: Your answer is correct. transverse axis, vertices (x, y) =

and (0, −a) and foci (0, ±c), where c = . So the graph of y2 42 − x2 32 = 1 is a hyperbola with vertices (x, y) =

(larger y-value) and (x, y) =

(smaller y-value) and foci (x, y) =

(larger y-value) and (x, y) =

(smaller y-value).

Solution

Let's solve this systematically:

Part 1: Horizontal Hyperbola

General Equation:

x2a2y2b2=1\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1

  • Transverse axis: Horizontal
  • Vertices: (±a,0)(\pm a, 0)
  • Foci: (±c,0)(\pm c, 0), where c=a2+b2c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}

For the specific equation: x242y232=1\frac{x^2}{42} - \frac{y^2}{32} = 1

  • a2=42    a=42a^2 = 42 \implies a = \sqrt{42}
  • b2=32b^2 = 32
  • c=a2+b2=42+32=74c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{42 + 32} = \sqrt{74}

Solution:

  • Vertices: (42,0)(\sqrt{42}, 0) and (42,0)(- \sqrt{42}, 0)
  • Foci: (74,0)(\sqrt{74}, 0) and (74,0)(- \sqrt{74}, 0)

Part 2: Vertical Hyperbola

General Equation:

y2a2x2b2=1\frac{y^2}{a^2} - \frac{x^2}{b^2} = 1

  • Transverse axis: Vertical
  • Vertices: (0,±a)(0, \pm a)
  • Foci: (0,±c)(0, \pm c), where c=a2+b2c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}

For the specific equation: y242x232=1\frac{y^2}{42} - \frac{x^2}{32} = 1

  • a2=42    a=42a^2 = 42 \implies a = \sqrt{42}
  • b2=32b^2 = 32
  • c=a2+b2=42+32=74c = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} = \sqrt{42 + 32} = \sqrt{74}

Solution:

  • Vertices: (0,42)(0, \sqrt{42}) and (0,42)(0, -\sqrt{42})
  • Foci: (0,74)(0, \sqrt{74}) and (0,74)(0, -\sqrt{74})

Final Answers:

  1. For the horizontal hyperbola:

    • Vertices: (x,y)=(42,0)(x, y) = (\sqrt{42}, 0) and (x,y)=(42,0)(x, y) = (-\sqrt{42}, 0)
    • Foci: (x,y)=(74,0)(x, y) = (\sqrt{74}, 0) and (x,y)=(74,0)(x, y) = (-\sqrt{74}, 0)
  2. For the vertical hyperbola:

    • Vertices: (x,y)=(0,42)(x, y) = (0, \sqrt{42}) and (x,y)=(0,42)(x, y) = (0, -\sqrt{42})
    • Foci: (x,y)=(0,74)(x, y) = (0, \sqrt{74}) and (x,y)=(0,74)(x, y) = (0, -\sqrt{74})

Let me know if you'd like further clarifications or computations!


Here are related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. What distinguishes hyperbolas with horizontal versus vertical transverse axes?
  2. How is the relationship between aa, bb, and cc derived geometrically?
  3. What happens when a=ba = b in a hyperbola equation?
  4. How can the asymptotes of a hyperbola be determined from its equation?
  5. Can the hyperbola equation be rewritten in parametric form?

Tip: Always visualize the hyperbola using its asymptotes and key points (vertices and foci) to understand its shape better.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Conic Sections
Hyperbolas
Transverse Axes
Vertices and Foci of Hyperbolas

Formulas

Hyperbola equation (horizontal): x²/a² − y²/b² = 1
Hyperbola equation (vertical): y²/a² − x²/b² = 1
Foci formula: c = √(a² + b²)

Theorems

Relationship of a, b, and c in hyperbolas
Properties of hyperbolas with horizontal and vertical transverse axes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12