A hyperbola has its centre at the origin

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Conic Sections · Conic Sections

Problem

A hyperbola has its centre at the origin. Its foci are (−5,0)(-5,0) and (5,0)(5,0) and one of its vertices is (3,0)(3,0). (i) Find the values of a, ba,\,b and cc. (ii) Obtain the standard equation of the hyperbola. (iii) Calculate its eccentricity. (iv) Determine the length of the conjugate axis.

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