Find the Asymptotes of the Hyperbola $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 9 } = 1$$

question 146

Multiple Choice

Find the asymptotes of the hyperbola.
- $$\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 25 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 9 } = 1$$

• A) \(y = \frac { 4 } { 25 } x\) and \(y = - \frac { 4 } { 25 } x\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 25 } { 4 } x\) and \(y = - \frac { 25 } { 4 } x\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 2 } { 5 } x\) and \(y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } x\)
• D) \(y = \frac { 5 } { 2 } x\) and \(y = - \frac { 5 } { 2 } x\)

---

Definitions:

Collateral

An asset that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be seized if the loan is not repaid according to the agreement.

Accounts Payable

The amount a company owes to suppliers for goods and services purchased with credit.

Factor

A finance company to which businesses sell their accounts receivable—usually for a percentage of the total face value.