Math  /  Geometry

QuestionFind the center, vertices, foci, and the equations of the asymptotes of the hyperbola. (If an answer does not exist, enter DNE.) (x+4)2144(y2)225=1\frac{(x+4)^{2}}{144}-\frac{(y-2)^{2}}{25}=1

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STEP 1

1. The equation given is a standard form of a hyperbola.
2. The hyperbola is centered at a point (h,k)(h, k).
3. The hyperbola opens horizontally since the xx-term is positive.

STEP 2

1. Identify the center of the hyperbola.
2. Determine the vertices of the hyperbola.
3. Find the foci of the hyperbola.
4. Derive the equations of the asymptotes.

STEP 3

Identify the center of the hyperbola:
The standard form of a hyperbola is:
(xh)2a2(yk)2b2=1\frac{(x-h)^2}{a^2} - \frac{(y-k)^2}{b^2} = 1
Comparing with the given equation:
(x+4)2144(y2)225=1\frac{(x+4)^2}{144} - \frac{(y-2)^2}{25} = 1
The center (h,k)(h, k) is (4,2)(-4, 2).

STEP 4

Determine the vertices of the hyperbola:
For a hyperbola that opens horizontally, the vertices are at (h±a,k)(h \pm a, k).
Here, a2=144a^2 = 144, so a=12a = 12.
Vertices: (4±12,2)(-4 \pm 12, 2) which are (16,2)(-16, 2) and (8,2)(8, 2).

STEP 5

Find the foci of the hyperbola:
The distance to the foci from the center is given by cc, where c2=a2+b2c^2 = a^2 + b^2.
Here, b2=25b^2 = 25, so b=5b = 5.
Calculate cc:
c2=144+25=169    c=13c^2 = 144 + 25 = 169 \implies c = 13
Foci: (4±13,2)(-4 \pm 13, 2) which are (17,2)(-17, 2) and (9,2)(9, 2).

STEP 6

Derive the equations of the asymptotes:
For a hyperbola that opens horizontally, the equations of the asymptotes are:
y=k±ba(xh)y = k \pm \frac{b}{a}(x-h)
Substitute the known values:
y=2±512(x+4)y = 2 \pm \frac{5}{12}(x + 4)
Simplify the equations:
1. y=2+512(x+4)y = 2 + \frac{5}{12}(x + 4)
2. y=2512(x+4)y = 2 - \frac{5}{12}(x + 4)

These are the equations of the asymptotes.
The center is (4,2)(-4, 2), the vertices are (16,2)(-16, 2) and (8,2)(8, 2), the foci are (17,2)(-17, 2) and (9,2)(9, 2), and the equations of the asymptotes are y=2+512(x+4)y = 2 + \frac{5}{12}(x + 4) and y=2512(x+4)y = 2 - \frac{5}{12}(x + 4).

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