Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.2 - The Ellipse and the Hyperbola - Exercise Set - Page 618: 70a

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The center is $(0,0)$ and the corners of the box are (6,$\sqrt{13}$), (-6,$\sqrt{13}$), (6,-$\sqrt{13}$), and (-6,-$\sqrt{13}). Draw two asymptotes through the corners. Starting at (6,0) and (-6,0), draw two curves that approach but never touch the asymptotes. The greater the value of eccentricity, the more elongated the conic section.
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