Write an Equation for the Hyperbola $( 0,4 ) , ( 0 , - 4 )$

question 209

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the hyperbola.
-vertices at $( 0,4 ) , ( 0 , - 4 )$ ; foci at $( 0,10 ) , ( 0 , - 10 )$

• A) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 84 } = 1\)
• B) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 100 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)
• C) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 100 } = 1\)
• D) \(\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 84 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1\)

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