Question

Find  the  center,  vertices,  foci,  and  the equations of the asymptotes of the hyperbola. Use a graphing utility to graph the hyperbola and its asymptotes.

2x^2 - 3y^2 = 6

Answer 1

Step 1:

The equation is .

Compare it to the standard form of the hyperbola .

Here transverse axis is parallel to the axis.

is the center of the hyperbola.

is the distance between center and focus.

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Step 2:

The center of the hyperbola is .

The vertices of the hyperbola are .

The foci of the hyperbola are .

Find the points to form a rectangle.

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The extensions of the diagonals of the rectangle are the asymptotes of the hyperbola.

Asymptotes of the hyperbola are .

Substitute the values of in .

Asymptotes are .

Step 3:

Graph :

(1) Draw the coordinate plane.

(2) Draw the equation of the hyperbola.

(3) Plot the foci and vertices.

(4) Form a rectangle containing the points .

(5) Draw the asymptotes of the hyperbola.

 

Solution :

The center of the hyperbola is .

The vertices of the hyperbola are .

The foci of the hyperbola are .

Asymptotes of the hyperbola are .

Graph of the hyperbola and asymptotes :