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algebra intermediate
Problem
The hyperbola has two foci. Find the coordinates of either of them. (Enter your answer as an ordered pair. Enter only one of the foci, not both.)
Solution
To find the standard form for the equation of the hyperbola, we complete the square in both variables: This fits the standard form of the hyperbola where and Thus, the center of the hyperbola is the point Because the coefficient is positive and the coefficient is negative, the foci are vertically aligned with the center of the hyperbola. We have which is the distance from the center of the hyperbola to each focus. Therefore, the two foci of the hyperbola are which gives two points: and (Either point is an acceptable answer.)
Final answer
(-5, 7)