Hyperbola Inquiry

[dream chaser]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. In regards to the general formula y=a/(x-h) +k, is that in regards to a hyperbola or rectangular hyperbola? I am a bit confused. Could someone please clarify this for me.

Thanks 

[MaiSakurajima]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. In regards to the general formula y=a/(x-h) +k, is that in regards to a hyperbola or rectangular hyperbola? I am a bit confused. Could someone please clarify this for me.

Thanks 

The form you just stated is a rectangular hyperbola.

In specialist maths you encounter relations and so hyperbolas are generally in the form: (x - h)^2/a^2 + (y - k)^2/b^2 = 1

I don't know how to use latex soz

[dream chaser]

The form you just stated is a rectangular hyperbola.

In specialist maths you encounter relations and so hyperbolas are generally in the form: (x - h)^2/a^2 + (y - k)^2/b^2 = 1

I don't know how to use latex soz

Thank you MaiSakurajima. Really appreciate the help and reply.

[BiggestVCESweat]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick question. In regards to the general formula y=a/(x-h) +k, is that in regards to a hyperbola or rectangular hyperbola? I am a bit confused. Could someone please clarify this for me.

Thanks 

That's a hyperbola, and a rectangular hyperbola, but there are hyperbolas and rectangular hyperbolas that take different forms.