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xy = 8 is a rectangular hyperbola. How far apart are its two vertices?
A8
B4
C16
D4√2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 8
The vertices are (2√2, 2√2) and (−2√2, −2√2), which are 8 apart.
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