Find an Equation for the Hyperbola Described $( \pm 2,0 )$

question 179

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the hyperbola described.
-Vertices at $( \pm 2,0 )$ ; foci at $( \pm 11,0 )$

• A) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 117 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 4 } = 1\)
• B) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 121 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 49 } = 1\)
• C) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 4 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 121 } = 1\)
• D) \(\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 4 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 117 } = 1\)

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