In each of the, find the equations of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions.
Foci ( 5, 0), the transverse axis is of length 8.
Foci ( 5, 0), the transverse axis is of length 8.
Here, the foci are on x-axis.
Thus,
The equation of the hyperbola is of the form
Since, the foci are (5, 0), c= 5
Since, the length of the transverse axis is 8,
2a = 8 ⇒ a = 4
We know that, a2 + b2 = c2
42 + b2 = 52
⇒ b2 = 25 – 16 = 9
Hence, the equation of the hyperbola is