Question

Write the equation of a hyperbola with foci at (3, -3) and (3, 7) and vertices at (3, -1) and (3, 5).

Answer 1

no one likes these conic section questions do they?

Answer 2

they are not that hard if you know two things
a) the center and
b) which way it is oriented
do you know those?

Answer 3

I never learned conics probably because all my math teachers happened to not like them either.

Answer 4

no I don't, I have no Idea on how to ever start this!

Answer 5

What is the standard form of a shifted hyperbola??

Answer 6

Look up that information from your note. I don't plan to give you the free answer. I guide you instead.

Answer 7

the center is half way between the points (3, -3) and (3, 7)

Answer 8

also half way between (3, -1) and (3, 5).

Answer 9

which you find in your head by either averaging -3 and 7 or -1 and 5

Answer 10

you got that or no?

Answer 11

its really confusing, but I'm looking up online step by step as well, like the person above told me to do

Answer 12

it is really really not that hard, take my word for it

Answer 13

i am sure you can find the midpoint of either two points
if you want a good explanation online with examples, try here
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/hyperbola.htm