Hiperbola
Hiperbola
Hiperbola
𝒚𝟐 𝒙𝟐
Example: Graph the hyperbola given by the equation 𝟏𝟔 – 𝟒
= 1.
The equation is in standard form. Both h and k are 0, so the center is at the origin. Because the x-term is subtracted, the
transverse axis is vertical. Use the values of a, b, and c to determine the vertices and foci of the hyperbola.
Because 𝑎2 = 16 and 𝑏2 = 4, a = 4 and b = 2. Use the values of a and b to find the value of c.
𝑐 2 = 𝑎2 + 𝑏2 Equation relating a, b, and c
2 2 2
𝑐 =4 +2 a = 4 and b = 2
Exercises
Graph the hyperbola given by each equation.
𝑥2 𝑦2 (𝑦 − 3)2 (𝑥 + 2)2 (𝑥 − 1)2 (𝑦 + 2)2
1. 25 – 36 = 1 2. 25
– 9
=1 3. 16
– 36
=1
b. 5𝑥 2 + 8xy – 2𝒚𝟐 + 4x – 3y + 10 = 0
A is 5, B is 8, and C is –2. Find the discriminant.
𝐵2 – 4AC = 82 – 4(5)(–2) or 104.
The discriminant is greater than 0, so the conic is a hyperbola.
Exercises
Use the discriminant to identify each conic section.
1. 4𝑥 2 + 4𝑦 2 – 2x – 9y + 1 = 0 2. 10𝑥 2 + 6𝑦 2 – x + 8y + 1 = 0
5. 5𝑥 2 + 2xy + 4𝑦 2 + x + 2y + 17 = 0 6. 𝑥 2 + 2xy + 𝑦 2 + x + 10 = 0