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Vertices (0, ± 3), foci (0, ± 5)


Since the foci are on y-axis the equation of the hyperbola is of the form

= 1

Given: vertices are (0, ± 3), a = 3

Also, since foci are(0, ± 5), c = 5 and b2 = c2 – a2 = 25 – 9 = 16

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is

= 1.

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