Question

Find the constant difference for a hyperbola with foci (-3.5, 0) and (3.5, 0) and a point on the hyperbola (3. 5, 24). The constant difference is: ____. Enter only a number.

Answer 1

Measure the distance from one foci to the point and then measure the distance from the second foci to the point.

Answer 2

The constant difference is the difference between those measurements.

Answer 3

And no, it isn't 7.

Answer 4

is there a formula i have to use?

Answer 5

Pythagorean

Answer 6

A hyperbola can be defined as the set of points whose distance from one foci is a constant amount greater or less than their distance from the second foci.