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Find the equations of the asymptotes of the hyperbola x2/16-y2/9=1.

  1. y= 43x
  2. y= 9/16x
  3. y= 34x
  4. y= 16/9x

Answer

C. y= 34x

Solution

The asymptotes are y= /ax= 34x.

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