Solve the Problem. -A Comet Follows the Hyperbolic Path Described by Where

question 32

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A comet follows the hyperbolic path described by where x and y are in millions. If the sun is tfocus of the path, how close to the sun is the vertex of the path?

• A)0.8 million
• B)4.7 million
• C)3.9 million
• D)22 million

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