Question

1. choose the best answer.

the _ axis is the line joining the two vertices of a hyperbola.
conjugate
transverse
branch
side

Explanation:

A hyperbola has two axes - the transverse axis and the conjugate axis. The transverse axis is the line segment that joins the two vertices of the hyperbola. The conjugate axis is perpendicular to the transverse axis. A branch is a part of the hyperbola, and "side" is not a standard term for the axis - related part of a hyperbola.

Answer:

B. transverse