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A point moves on a plane in such a manner that the difference of its distances from the points (4,0) and (-4,0) is always constant and equal to `4sqrt(2)` show that the locus of the moving point is a rectangular hyperbola whose equation you are to determine.

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`x^(2)-y^(2) = 8`
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