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Observe the graph:
The hyperbola is horizontal.
Standard form of hyperbola is , where is center.
Vertices: .
Foci: .
Asymptotes: .
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The center of the hyperbola located at .
The vertices of the hyperbola is .
Therefore, and .
Find the value of .
The point is lies on the hyperbola.
By the definition of the hyperbola, the absolute value of the differences from any point on the hyperbola to the foci is constant.
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Let and and .
Substitute the corresponding values in .
Square on both sides.
Divide each side by .
Square on both sides.
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Substitute the values and in standard form.
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The hyperbola equation is .
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