Solve the problem.A satellite following the hyperbolic path shown in the picture turns rapidly at (0, 5) and then moves closer and closer to the line y = x as it gets farther from the tracking station at the origin. Find the equation that describes the path of the satellite if the center of the hyperbola is at (0, 0).

A.  -  = 1
B.  -  = 1
C.  -  = 1
D.  -  = 1


Answer: B

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