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Hyperbola a^2 + b^2 = c^2
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Mar 17, 2007, 03:59 PM
Hyperbola a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Why, in a Hyperbola, does a^2 + b^2 = c^2 ? Why do the 2 C's equal?
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Mar 17, 2007, 04:43 PM
I don't understand the significance of b here.
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Mar 17, 2007, 05:47 PM
Here's why. It's a property of hyperbolas.
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Mar 17, 2007, 06:15 PM
I don't see two Cs in your equation
and why are we talking about hyperbolas but using the equation for, and drawing pictures of, a circle? *confused!*
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Mar 18, 2007, 01:22 AM
oh... a=b?
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Mar 18, 2007, 08:27 AM
Go here for the explanations of the hyperbola. It can be found in most algebra and calc books. A does not necessarly equal b.
Graphing - Conic Sections: Hyperbola
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Mar 19, 2007, 06:44 AM
I guess the OP image didn't come across when I saw this the other day! Makes more sense now :)
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