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Find the equations of the hyperbola satisfying the given conditions :Vertices `(+-2,0),f o c i(+-3,0)`

Answer» Since the vertices of the given hyperbola are of the form `(+-a,0) ` it is a horizontal hyperbola .
Let the required equation be `(x^(2))/(a^(2))=(y^(2))/(b^(2))=1.`
then , its vertices are `(+-a,0)`.
But , it is given that the vertices are `(+-2,0)`.
`therefore a=2`
Let its foci be `(+-c,0)`
But , it is given that foci are `(+-3,0).`
`therefore c=3.`
`Now ,b^(2)=(c^(2)-a^(2))=(3^(2)-2^(2))=(9-4)=5.`
Thus `,a^(2)=2^(2)=4 and b^(2)=5.`
Hence , the required equation is `(x^(2))/(4)-(y^(2))/(b^(2))=1.`


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