Question

Which expression gives the length of the transverse axis of the hyperbola

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

From the picture attached,

F1 and F2 are the focii of the hyperbola.

Point P(x, y) is x units distant from F1 and y units distant from the other focus F2.

By the definition of a hyperbola,

"Difference between the distances of a point from the focii is always constant and equals to the measure of transverse axis."

Difference in the distances of point P from focii F1 and F2 = (x - y) units

This distance is equal to the length of the transverse axis = (x - y) units

Therefore, Option (B) will be the answer.