Find an equation for the hyperbola that has its center at th
Find an equation for the hyperbola that has its center at the origin and satisfies the given conditions.
foci F(0, ±4), vertices V(0, ±1)
Solution
focii (0,+-4) , vertices (0,+-1)
vertices (0+-a)
Therefore a=1
focii (0,+-c)
Therefore c=4
b^2=c^2 -a^2 =15
required equation is
y^2/ 1 - x^2 /15=1

