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algebra intermediate
Problem
Find the coordinates of one of the foci of the hyperbola (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 move all the terms to one side and then 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 horizontally 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
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