# Math Help - Finding equation of hyperbola from known coordinates of focii

1. ## Finding equation of hyperbola from known coordinates of focii

I've been having problems with one particular one. here it is
"Find the equation of the hyperbola if its focuses are $F_1=(10,-2)F_2=(16,2)$ and $2a=24$.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Regards,
Rinor

2. Originally Posted by Rinor Berisha
I've been having problems with one particular one. here it is
"Find the equation of the hyperbola if its focuses are $F_1=(10,-2)F_2=(16,2)$ and $2a=24$.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Regards,
Rinor
The only way I found is: Use the definition of the hyperbola.

Let P denote any arbitrary point on the hyperbola. Then the equation must be true:

$|\overline{PF_1}| - |\overline{PF_2}| = 2a$

But I hope for you that the original question reads:

"Find the equation of the hyperbola if its focuses are $F_1={\bold{(-10,2)}},~F_2=(16,2)$ and $2a=24$.

If so:
1. The center is at C(3, 2)
2. e = 13
3. From $e=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$ follows b = 5
4. The equation of the hyperbola is: ....... $\dfrac{(x-3)^2}{144}-\dfrac{(y-2)^2}{25}=1$