In mathematics, what is the asymptote of the hyperbola with positive slope?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: For the horizontal hyperbola , the asymptotes are . Step 2. Here and , so the positive-slope asymptote is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** inverts and , which corresponds to a vertical hyperbola.

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