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The asymptotes of a hyperbola are the coordinate axes. If the hyperbola passes through (4,2) then its equation is

A

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

B

`x^(2)-y^(2)=4`

C

`x y=8`

D

`x y=16`

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