Question

The major difference between the equation for a hyperbola and for an ellipse is the operation performed. the terms in the equation of a(n) _____ are subtracted

Answer 1

The general form of the equation of a hyperbola centered at the origin is

x^2 y^2

------- - ------- = 1 (note the subtraction)

a^2 b^2

whereas

The general form of the equation of a ellipse centered at the origin is

x^2 y^2

------- + ------- = 1 (note the addition)

a^2 b^2