College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.3 - Hyperbolas - 6.3 Exercises - Page 612: 51

Answer

$y=\frac{\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}$

Work Step by Step

$$\frac{x^2}{4}-y^2=1$$ Solve for $y$: $$y^2=\frac{x^2}{4}-1$$ $$y^2=\frac{x^2-4}{4}$$ $$y=\pm\sqrt{\frac{x^2-4}{4}}=\pm\frac{\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}$$ Take the positive value: $$y=\frac{\sqrt{x^2-4}}{2}$$
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