Single Answer MCQ
Q-00052197

What is the equation of a hyperbola with eccentricity e = 2 and semi-major axis a = 5?

1

x²/25 - y²/20 = 1

2

x²/10 - y²/25 = 1

3

x²/20 - y²/25 = 1

4

x²/25 - y²/50 = 1

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. x²/10 - y²/25 = 1

Solution:

Given e = 2, c = 2a = 10. We find b² = c² - a² = 100 - 25 = 75. The hyperbola is x²/25 - y²/75 = 1.

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