A hyperbola's center is at (1,-3). a^2 is 4 and b^2 is 16. How would I know if the hyperbola is horizontal or vertical? Can't it be both?

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Douglas K.
May 21, 2018

Yes, the given information does not allow to determine whether the form is horizontal or vertical, therefore, it is both.

Explanation:

The horizontal transverse axis form is:

#(x-1)^2/4-(y--3)^2/16=1#

The vertical transverse axis form is:

#(y--3)^2/4-(x-1)^2/16=1#

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