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A general point on the hyperbola x²/a² − y²/b² = 1 in parametric form is
A(a cosθ, b sinθ)
B(a secθ, b tanθ)
C(a cosecθ, b cotθ)
D(a tanθ, b secθ)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. (a secθ, b tanθ)
Since sec²θ − tan²θ = 1, the point (a secθ, b tanθ) satisfies the equation.
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