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Find the equation of the hyperbola satisfying the give conditions: Vertices (0, ±3), foci (0, ±5)

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Vertices (0, ±3), foci (0, ±5)
Here, the vertices are on the y-axis.

Therefore, the equation of the hyperbola is of the form \(\frac{x^2}{a^2} – \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1. \)
Since the vertices are (0, ±3), a = 3.
Since the foci are (0, ±5), c = 5. 

We know that \(a^2 + b^2 = c^2 .\)
\(∴ 3^2 + b^2 = 5^2\)
\(⇒ b^2 = 25 – 9 = 16\)

Thus, the equation of the hyperbola is\( \frac{y^2}{9} – \frac{x^2}{16} = 1\)

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