Graphing Hyperbolas
1. Hyperbola Basics
Definition
A hyperbola is a conic section formed when a plane intersects both halves of a double cone.
A hyperbola has:
Center
Vertices
Foci
Asymptotes
Two separate branches
A hyperbola is a conic section formed when a plane intersects both halves of a double cone.
A hyperbola has:
Center
Vertices
Foci
Asymptotes
Two separate branches