Asymptotes of standard hyperbola (y = ±(b/a)x for x²/a²−y²/b²=1)

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y = ±(b/a)x for x²/a²−y²/b²=1

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
a,bParameters

When to use this

Pair of lines through center; hyperbola approaches them.