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Eliminate a reciprocal parameter and sketch the hyperbola

A curve CC has parametric equations x=t3+2/t3x=t^3+2/t^3, y=t3−2/t3y=t^3-2/t^3, t∈Rt\in\mathbb R. Find a Cartesian equation of CC. Sketch it, giving exact axis intersections and equations of asymptotes.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 2

Add and subtract the two parametric equations before multiplying them.

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