Solve the Problem $\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1$

question 376

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Find the vertices and asymptotes of the following hyperbola: $\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 16 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 16 } = 1$

• A) Vertices: \(( 0,4 ) , ( 0 , - 4 ) ;\) Asymptotes: \(y = \pm 4 x\)
• B) Vertices: \(( 4,0 ) , ( - 4,0 )\); Asymptotes: \(\mathrm { y } = \pm 1 \mathrm { x }\)
• C) Vertices: \(( 0,16 ) , ( 0 , - 16 )\); Asymptotes: \(y = \pm \frac { 1 } { 4 } x\)
• D) Vertices: \(( 0,4 ) , ( 0 , - 4 ) ;\) Asymptotes: \(y = \pm 1 x\)

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