Find the equation of the hyperbola whose

foci are (4, 2) and (8, 2) and eccentricity is 2.

Given: Foci are (4, 2) and (8, 2) and eccentricity is 2


To find: equation of the hyperbola


Formula used:


The standard form of the equation of the hyperbola is,



Center is the mid-point of two foci.


Distance between the foci is 2ae and b2 = a2(e2 – 1)


The distance between two points (m, n) and (a, b) is given by


Mid-point theorem:


Mid-point of two points (m, n) and (a, b) is given by



Center of hyperbola having foci (4, 2) and (8, 2) is given by




= (6, 2)


The distance between the foci is 2ae and Foci are (4, 2) and (8, 2)








{ e = 2}





b2 = a2(e2 – 1)





The equation of hyperbola:







3(x2 + 36 – 12x) – (y2 + 4 – 4y) = 3


3x2 + 108 – 36x – y2 – 4 + 4y – 3 = 0


3x2 – y2 – 36x + 4y + 101 = 0


Hence, required equation of hyperbola is 3x2 – y2 – 36x + 4y + 101 = 0


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