Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.6 - Conic Sections - Exercises 11.6 - Page 678: 29

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Divide the equation with $8$ $\displaystyle \frac{y^{2}}{8}-\frac{x^{2}}{8}=1,\ \quad$ Here, we recognize the standard equation of a hyperbola. Foci on the y-axis: $\quad \displaystyle \frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}-\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}=1\quad \Rightarrow a=b=\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}$ Center-to-focus distance: $\quad c=\sqrt{a^{2}+b^{2}}=\sqrt{8+8}=4$ Foci: $\quad (0, \pm c)= \quad (0, \pm 4)$ Vertices: $\quad (0, \pm 2\sqrt{2})$ Asymptotes: $\quad y=\displaystyle \pm\frac{a}{b}x=\pm\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{2\sqrt{2}}x=\pm x$ $y=\pm x$
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