In each of the following find the equations of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions
vertices (± 2, 0), foci (± 3, 0)
Given: Vertices are (±2, 0) and foci are (±3, 0)
To find: equation of the hyperbola
Formula used:
The standard form of the equation of the hyperbola is,
Vertices of the hyperbola are given by (±a, 0)
Foci of the hyperbola are given by (±ae, 0)
Vertices are (±2, 0) and foci are (±3, 0)
Therefore,
a = 2 and ae = 3
⇒ 2 × e = 3
b2 = a2(e2 – 1)
⇒ b2 = 5
The equation of hyperbola:
⇒ 5x2 – 4y2 = 20
⇒ 5x2 – 4y2 – 20 = 0
Hence, required equation of hyperbola is 5x2 – 4y2 – 20 = 0