Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

(a) Define an asymptote of a hyperbola. (b) For the hyperbola whose standard equation is x2a2−y2b2=1\dfrac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}-\dfrac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1, explain step by step how its pair of straight–line asymptotes can be obtained starting from the given equation. (c) If the ratio ba\dfrac{b}{a} increases while aa is kept fixed, state and explain what happens to the acute angle between the two asymptotes.

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