find the equation for a hyperbola centered at (0,0),with foci at (-square root 34,0) and (square root 34,0) and vertices at (3,0) and (-3,0)
THe hyperbola is horizontally oriented.
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
34 = 9 + b^2
b^2 = 25
b = 5
x^2/9 - y^2/25 = 1
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Answer:
\(\frac{x^2}{9}-\frac{b^2}{25}=1\)
Step-by-step explanation:
Since, we know that,
The equation of hyperbola,
\(\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2}-\frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2}=1\)
Where, (h,k) is the center of the hyperbola,
Here, h = k = 0,
So, the equation of hyperbola is,
\(\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1-----(1)\)
Also, a = distance between center and vertices of hyperbola,
Given, vertices = (±3,0)
\(a=\sqrt{(0-3)^2+(0-0)^2}=\sqrt{9}=3\)
\(\implies a^2 = 9\)
Now, foci, c= (±√34,0),
Since, foci of hyperbola (1) is,
\((\pm\sqrt{a^2+b^2},0)\)
\(\implies a^2+b^2= (\sqrt{34})^2\)
\(\implies 3^2 + b^2 = 34\)
\(\implies b^2 = 34 - 9 = 25\)
Hence, the equation of the given hyperbola is,
\(\frac{x^2}{9}-\frac{b^2}{25}=1\)