alleryAsymptotes of hyperbola x²/a² - y²/b² = 1:
Ay = a × x
By = b/a × x²
Cy = ±(b/a) x
Dx = y
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. y = ±(b/a) x
**Asymptotes:** y = ±(b/a) x.
For large |x|, branches approach these lines.
For rectangular hyperbola (a = b): y = ±x (45° asymptotes).
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