The Roof of a Building Is in the Shape of the Hyperbola

question 390

Multiple Choice

The roof of a building is in the shape of the hyperbola $y ^ { 2 } - x ^ { 2 } = 58$ , where $x$ and $y$ are in meters. Determine the distance, w, between the outside walls.
$$A = 12 m$$

• A) 9.25 m
• B) 18.5 m
• C) 86 m
• D) 14.2 m

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