Given :
The foci of hyperbola are (8,0) and (-8,0) .
The difference of the focal radii = 6.
To Find :
The equation of the hyperbola.
Solution :
We know, distance between foci is given by :
2c = 8 - (-8)
c = 8
Also, difference between the foci or focal distance is given by :
2a = 6
a = 3
Now, we know for hyperbola :
[tex]b^2 +a^2 = c^2\\\\b^2={c^2-a^2}\\\\b^2 = 64-9\\\\b^2 = 55[/tex]
General equation of hyperbola is :
[tex]\dfrac{x^2}{a^2}+\dfrac{y^2}{b^2}=1\\\\\dfrac{x^2}{9}+ \dfrac{y^2}{55}=1[/tex]
Hence, this is the required solution.
