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Problem
The hyperbolas and have the same asymptotes. Find
Solution
In general, for the hyperbola the asymptotes are or Therefore, the asymptotes of the first hyperbola are
For the hyperbola the asymptotes are or Therefore, the asymptotes of the second hyperbola are
For the two hyperbolas to have the same asymptotes, we must have Solving for gives
For the hyperbola the asymptotes are or Therefore, the asymptotes of the second hyperbola are
For the two hyperbolas to have the same asymptotes, we must have Solving for gives
Final answer
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