8. Find the equation of a hyperbola with vertices at (14, -5) and (-10, -5) and foci at (15, -5) and (-11,-5).
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The center of the hyperbola is the midpoint between the vertices. Using the midpoint formula, we can find the center as follows: x-coordinate of the center = (x-coordinate of vertex 1 + x-coordinate of vertex 2) / 2 = (14 + (-10)) / 2 = 4 / 2 = 2 y-coordinate of Show more…
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