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: 33

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Work Step by Step

Divide the equation with $3$ $\displaystyle \frac{y^{2}}{2}-\frac{x^{2}}{8}=1,\ \quad$ We recognize the standard equation of a hyperbola. Foci on the y-axis: $\quad \displaystyle \frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}-\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}=1\quad \Rightarrow a=\sqrt{2},\ b=2\sqrt{2}$ Center-to-focus distance: $\quad c=\sqrt{a^{2}+b^{2}}=\sqrt{2+8}= \sqrt{10}$ Foci: $\quad (0, \pm c)= \quad (0, \pm\sqrt{10})$ Vertices: $\quad (0, \pm\sqrt{2})$ Asymptotes: $\quad y=\displaystyle \pm\frac{a}{b}x=\pm\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2\sqrt{2}}x=\pm 2x$ $y=\displaystyle \pm\frac{1}{2}x$
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