Chapter 10: Q. 44 (page 668)
In Problems 41– 48, find an equation for the hyperbola described. Graph the equation by hand. Center at ; focus at ; vertex at.
Short Answer
Equation of the hyperbola is:
Graph of the hyperbola is:

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Chapter 10: Q. 44 (page 668)
In Problems 41– 48, find an equation for the hyperbola described. Graph the equation by hand. Center at ; focus at ; vertex at.
Equation of the hyperbola is:
Graph of the hyperbola is:

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