12.2 The Hyperbola
Vertices, foci, and asymptotes read off the standard form, graphing both branches when the center moves, and LORAN navigation models.
26 exercises
Use the Distance Formula
Use the distance formula to find the distance between the points (−5, −3) and (7,2).
Locating a Hyperbola’s Vertices and Foci
Identify the vertices and foci of the hyperbola with equation
12.2 Exercise 9
Identify the vertices and foci of the hyperbola with equation
12.2 Exercise 11
What is the standard form equation of the hyperbola that has vertices and foci
Finding the Equation of a Hyperbola Centered at ( h , k ) Given its Foci and Vertices
What is the standard form equation of the hyperbola that has vertices at and and foci at and
12.2 Exercise 13
What is the standard form equation of the hyperbola that has vertices and and foci and
12.2 Exercise 20
Define a hyperbola in terms of its foci.
12.2 Exercise 22
What must be true of the foci of a hyperbola?
12.2 Exercise 24
Where must the center of hyperbola be relative to its foci?
12.2 Exercise 26
Determine whether the following equations represent hyperbolas. If so, write in standard form.
12.2 Exercise 28
Determine whether the following equations represent hyperbolas. If so, write in standard form.
12.2 Exercise 30
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 32
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 34
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 36
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 38
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 40
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 42
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 44
Write the equation for the hyperbola in standard form if it is not already, and identify the vertices and foci, and write equations of asymptotes.
12.2 Exercise 46
Find the equations of the asymptotes for each hyperbola.
12.2 Exercise 48
Find the equations of the asymptotes for each hyperbola.
12.2 Exercise 64
Given information about the graph of the hyperbola, find its equation.
Vertices at and and one focus at
12.2 Exercise 66
Given information about the graph of the hyperbola, find its equation.
Vertices at and and one focus at
12.2 Exercise 68
Given information about the graph of the hyperbola, find its equation.
Center: vertex: one focus:
12.2 Exercise 86
Assume an object enters our solar system and we want to graph its path on a coordinate system with the sun at the origin and the x-axis as the axis of symmetry for the object's path. Give the equation of the flight path of each object using the given information.
The object enters along a path approximated by the line and passes within 0.5 au of the sun at its closest approach, so the sun is one…
12.2 Exercise 88
Assume an object enters our solar system and we want to graph its path on a coordinate system with the sun at the origin and the x-axis as the axis of symmetry for the object's path. Give the equation of the flight path of each object using the given information.
The object enters along a path approximated by the line and passes within 1 au of the sun at its closest approach, so the sun is one fo…
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