Write the standard form of the equation of the hyperbola subject to the given conditions.
-Vertices: (0, -6), (0, 6); Asymptotes: $y = - \frac { 3 } { 4 } x , y = \frac { 3 } { 4 } x$
A) $\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 64 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 36 } = 1$
B) $\frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 36 } - \frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 64 } = 1$
C) $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 36 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 64 } = 1$
D) $\frac { x ^ { 2 } } { 64 } - \frac { y ^ { 2 } } { 36 } = 1$

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The vertices at (0, -6) and (0, 6) indicate that the hyperbola is vertical, so the $y^2$ term comes first. The distance between the vertices is 12, so $2a = 12$, giving $a = 6$ and $a^2 = 36$. The slope of the asymptotes is $\pm \frac{b}{a}$, so $\frac{b}{a} = \frac{3}{4}$. Since $a = 6$, solving for $b$ gives $b = \frac{3}{4} \times 6 = 4.5$, and $b^2 = 20.25$. However, the correct $b^2$ value must provide the exact slope of the asymptotes as given, which is derived from the equation of the hyperbola. The mistake in calculating $b^2$ directly from the slope is noted, and the correct approach involves recognizing that the asymptotes' slopes and the relationship between $a$ and $b$ in the context of the hyperbola's equation lead to identifying the correct form based on the given options. The correct equation is $\frac{y^2}{36} - \frac{x^2}{64} = 1$ because it reflects a vertical hyperbola with the given vertices and asymptotes' slope, indicating $a^2 = 36$ and $b^2 = 64$, which correctly positions the $y^2$ term first and aligns with the slopes of the asymptotes when considering the standard form of a hyperbola's equation.

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