Naomi R.

asked • 07/22/17

Graphing a hyperbola

Suppose the hyperbola x2/a2 - y2/1 = 1 has a large value for a. Describe how the graph would appear.

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Carol H. answered • 07/22/17

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The graph would have a horizontal transverse axis, meaning it would open left and right. This distance between the center and the vertices is represented by "a". So, the larger "a" becomes, the farther the vertices are from the center.

 
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Naomi R.

Thank you this was a much easier way of understanding it and picturing it.
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07/22/17

Carol H.

Thank you, Naomi. Were you interested in meeting for lessons? I forgot Wyzant just recently started online lessons, instead of meeting in person. I imagine we could work out something.

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