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hyperbola

[hahy-pur-buh-luh] / haɪˈpɜr bə lə /


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There are four conics—the circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.

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The a, b values in the equation also help us find the asymptotes of the hyperbola.

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The rectangle and asymptotes are not part of the hyperbola, but they help us graph the hyperbola.

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In your own words, define a hyperbola and write the equation of a hyperbola centered at the origin in standard form.

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One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance; as, the branches of an hyperbola.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah




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