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OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

Help with application of Hyperbolas

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

The cross-section of a nuclear reactor cooling tower is in the shape of a hyperbola described by the equation . What is the width of the tower at its narrowest point?

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

\[\frac{ x^2 }{ 625 } - \frac{ y^2 }{ 1600 }=\]

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

so would this mean they are looking for the vertices

OpenStudy (anonymous):

have you started?

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

@amistre64

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

@Loser66 can you assist?

OpenStudy (darkbluechocobo):

I believe we would use (h+ a,k)(h- a,k)?

OpenStudy (loser66):

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