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The major axis is the axis that cuts, or goes between the two vertices of the hyperbola. The minor axis is perpendicular to the major axis and is an axis of symmetry. If the hyperbola is defined by:

x^2/a^2 - y^2/b^2=1

where x^2 is x squared.

Then the major axis is 2a units long, and the minor axis is 2b units long.

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