Write an Equation for the Hyperbola $y ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 } = 35$

question 80

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the hyperbola.
-The roof of a building is in the shape of the hyperbola $y ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 } = 35$ , where $x$ and $y$ are in meters. Determine the distance, $w$ , between the outside walls.
$$\mathrm { A } = 7 \mathrm {~m}$$

• A) \(3.75 \mathrm {~m}\)
• B) \(9.2 \mathrm {~m}\)
• C) \(14 \mathrm {~m}\)
• D) \(7.5 \mathrm {~m}\)

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