This hyperbola is centered at the point (-4, -6), and the length of its transverse axis is 10. Which of the equations below could be this hyperbola's equation

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A. (x-5)^2 (y-6)^2
_______ - _______ =1
10^2 8^2

B. (x+4)^2 (y+6)^2
________ -________ =1
5^2 4^2

C. (y+6)^2 (x+4)^2
_______ -________ =1
5^2 6^2

Question

This hyperbola is centered at the point (-4, -6), and the length of its transverse axis is 10. Which of the equations below could be this hyperbola's equation


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A. (x-5)^2   (y-6)^2
    _______  -  _______ =1
      10^2          8^2

B. (x+4)^2  (y+6)^2
   ________ -________ =1
       5^2          4^2

C. (y+6)^2  (x+4)^2
    _______ -________ =1
      5^2         6^2

anonymous · Answer

now i've ruled out c which leads me to think it's either a or b

anonymous · Answer

i believe the answer is is B if i'm not mistaking. but a little reassurance could help

anonymous · Answer

anybodyyyyyy

anonymous · Answer

The answer is B because it is the only choice with the correct center points.