Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 20 Online
OpenStudy (sarahc):

help would be much appreciated

OpenStudy (sarahc):

OpenStudy (misty1212):

HI!!

OpenStudy (misty1212):

we know that the y squared part comes first, but all your answers have that since the foci are at \((0,4)\) and \((0,-4)\) we know the number under the y is \(4^2=16\)

OpenStudy (misty1212):

scuze me not the foci, the vertices

OpenStudy (misty1212):

that leave B and C the asymptotes are \(\frac{b}{a}=\frac{4}{a}=\frac{1}{3}\) solve \[\frac{4}{a}=\frac{1}{3}\] for \(a\)

OpenStudy (misty1212):

you got that?

OpenStudy (sarahc):

b?

OpenStudy (misty1212):

hmmm \[\frac{4}{a}=\frac{1}{3}\\ a=12\]

OpenStudy (misty1212):

and \(12^2=144\) goes under the x term

OpenStudy (sarahc):

OH ok. got it! gracias

OpenStudy (misty1212):

\[\color\magenta\heartsuit\]

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!