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hyperbola

[hahy-pur-buh-luh] / haɪˈpɜr bə lə /


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While the equations of an ellipse and a hyperbola are very similar, their graphs are very different.

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Since the x2 - term is positive, the hyperbola opens left and right.

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The two points where the transverse axis intersects the hyperbola are each a vertex of the hyperbola.

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

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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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