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OpenStudy (anonymous):

finish the equation. The hyperbola with a center at (4,5) with vertices at (0,5) and (8,5), with b=2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simply use the equation to find a with the given info

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What equation though?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol... idk what im doing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-h)^2/a^2 +(y-k)^2/b^2=1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well how do i find a?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Now substitute all values in the given equation to get a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i just need an answer lol

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i only have 5 minutes until my time runs out. itd make my day if you could help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-4 is also a correct one

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so ... then would it be (x-2)^2/4 - (y-4)^2 / 4 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeap

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you :)))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

My pleasure

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