Find an equation in standard form for the hyperbola with vertices at (0, ±9) and foci at (0, ±11).
Solution:
Vertices at (0, ±9) and foci at (0, ±11) [Given]
As both vertices and foci lie on the Y-axis, the equation of the hyperbola is
y2/b2 - x2/a2 = 1
Vertices = (0, ±9)
b = 9
Foci = (0, ±11)
be = 11
e = 11/9
We know that
e = √(1 + a2/b2)
Substituting the values
11/9 = √(1 + a2/b2)
Squaring on both sides
121/81 = 1 + a2/b2
a2/b2 = 121/81 - 1
a2/b2 = 40/81
Here
a2 = 40/81 × 92
a2 = 40/81 × 81
a2 = 40
a = 2√10
So the equation of hyperbola is
y2/81 - x2/40 = 1
Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola in standard form is y2/81 - x2/40 = 1.
Find an equation in standard form for the hyperbola with vertices at (0, ±9) and foci at (0, ±11).
Summary:
An equation in standard form for the hyperbola with vertices at (0, ±9) and foci at (0, ±11) is y2/81 - x2/40 = 1.
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