Question

Find the equation of the hyperbola described.

Asymptotes: y = x and y = -x
Foci: (-4,0) (4,0)

Answer 1

Please show work if possible, thank you.

Answer 2

did you try to draw a diagram?

Answer 3

oh, ill try that then get back to you.

Answer 4

Is it possible to solve this problem using the formulas? @sourwing

Answer 5

it's certainly possible, but you'll still need some sort of image in your mind.

Answer 6

How can I do that? @sourwing

Answer 7

which way do you think the hyperpola opens?

Answer 8

on the x axis @souriwng

Answer 9

so > <

Answer 10

good. How did you know that?

Answer 11

Nevermind, I got it. Thank you. I'll show you the answer later to check if its true. :) @sourwing

Answer 12

if you get x^2/8 - y^2/8 = 1, then you got it

Answer 13

I did, thanks! @sourwing

Answer 14

yw