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Hyperbola

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A conic section centered at (h, k) with vertical and horizontal lines of symmetry, represented analytically as (x - h)²/a² - (y - k)²/b² = 1 (opening left and right) or (y - k)²/b² - (x - h)²/a² = 1 (opening up and down).

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Conic Sections

Unit 4

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