Hyperbola Equation Calculator: Standard Form from Center & Axes
Easily calculate the standard form equation of a hyperbola given its center, semi-transverse axis, and semi-conjugate axis. Visualize the hyperbola with an interactive plot.
Hyperbola Parameters
Standard Form of Hyperbola Equation:
Hyperbola Visualization
Understanding Hyperbola Equations
A hyperbola is a type of conic section defined as the locus of points such that the difference of the distances from two fixed points (foci) is constant. The standard form of a hyperbola centered at (h, k) depends on its orientation:
- Horizontal Hyperbola: $$ \frac{(x - h)^2}{a^2} - \frac{(y - k)^2}{b^2} = 1 $$
- Vertical Hyperbola: $$ \frac{(y - k) ^ 2}{a ^ 2} - \frac{(x - h) ^ 2}{b ^ 2} = 1 $$
Here, (h, k) is the center, \'a\' is the semi-transverse axis, and \'b\' is the semi-conjugate axis. This calculator helps you find this equation by inputting the center and semi-axes values. Use the visualization to see how the hyperbola is formed based on these parameters.
For further reading, you can refer to resources on conic sections and analytic geometry.