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Eliminate reciprocal parameters and retain both hyperbola branches

For x=t+1/tx=t+1/t, y=t−1/ty=t-1/t, find a Cartesian equation and sketch the curve, showing axial intercepts and asymptotes.

[N2010/I/11(iii)]

CJC · Lecture · Example 6

Add the equations to isolate t, then substitute and check the excluded zero parameter.

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