Chapter 10: Q. 8 (page 667)
For a hyperbola, the foci lie on a line called the _______________
Short Answer
For a hyperbola, the foci lie on a line called the Transverse axis.
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Chapter 10: Q. 8 (page 667)
For a hyperbola, the foci lie on a line called the _______________
For a hyperbola, the foci lie on a line called the Transverse axis.
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