In each of the, find the equations of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions.
Foci ( 4, 0), the latus rectum is of length 12
Foci ( 4, 0), the latus rectum is of length 12
Here, the foci are on x-axis.
Thus,
The equation of the hyperbola is of the form
Since, the foci are ( 4, 0), c = 4
Length of latus rectum = 12
⇒
⇒ b2 = 6a
We know that, a2 + b2 = c2
a2 + 6a = 16
⇒ a2 + 6a -16 = 0
⇒ a2 + 8a – 2a - 16 = 0
⇒ (a +8)(a -2) = 0
⇒ A = -8, 2
Since, a is non – negative, a = 2
Thus, b2 = 6a = 6 × 2 = 12
Hence, the equation of the hyperbola is