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- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
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8. Conic Sections
Hyperbolas at the Origin
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Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGraph the hyperbola. Locate the foci and find the equations of the asymptotes. ((x-2)^2)/25 - ((y+3)^2)/16 = 1
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Hyperbola Definition
A hyperbola is a type of conic section formed by the intersection of a plane and a double cone. It consists of two separate curves called branches, which are mirror images of each other. The standard form of a hyperbola can be expressed as (x-h)²/a² - (y-k)²/b² = 1 for horizontal hyperbolas, where (h, k) is the center, and a and b determine the distances to the vertices and co-vertices.
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Foci of a Hyperbola
The foci of a hyperbola are two fixed points located along the transverse axis, which is the line segment that connects the vertices of the hyperbola. The distance from the center to each focus is given by the formula c = √(a² + b²), where a and b are the distances to the vertices and co-vertices, respectively. The foci play a crucial role in defining the shape and properties of the hyperbola.
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Asymptotes of a Hyperbola
Asymptotes are lines that the branches of a hyperbola approach but never touch. For a hyperbola in the standard form (x-h)²/a² - (y-k)²/b² = 1, the equations of the asymptotes can be derived as y - k = ±(b/a)(x - h). These lines provide a visual guide to the behavior of the hyperbola as it extends towards infinity, indicating the direction in which the branches open.
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