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AP EAMCET · Maths · Hyperbola

If \(c\) is a real number and \(\frac{x^2}{c-12}+\frac{y^2}{7-c}=1\) represents a hyperbola, then

  1. A \(7 < c < 12\)
  2. B \(c < 7\)
  3. C \(c>12\)
  4. D \(c < 7 \text { or } c>12\)
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Correct Answer

(D) \(c < 7 \text { or } c>12\)

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Detailed explanation

For a hyperbola, denominators must have opposite signs. \((c-12)(7-c) \(-(c-12)(c-7) \((c-12)(c-7) > 0\) \(c 12\)