Find an Equation for the Hyperbola Described $( 0,0 ) ;$

question 125

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the hyperbola described. Graph the equation.
-Center at $( 0,0 ) ;$ vertex at $( 0,3 ) ;$ focus at $( 0 , \sqrt { 13 } )$

• A) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 9 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } = 1\)
• B) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 25 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 9 } = 1\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 9 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 25 } = 1\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 9 } = 1\)

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