2024 ASRJC Promo Q1

2024 ASRJC Promo Q1

4 marks

A hyperbola has the equation \(a(x-2)^2-b(y+1)^2=c\) where \(a\), \(b\), and \(c\) are positive integers. It passes through the point \((7,10)\). A line \(y=x-1\) intersects the hyperbola at \(x=1\). Find one possible value for each of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\).[4]

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Answer:One possible choice is \(a=5,b=1,c=4\).

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