Compute the line tangent to the given curve

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Let x(t) = (e^t + e^-t) / 2, y(t) = (e^t - e^-t) / 2 be parametric equations which describe a hyperbola.

a. Find the line tangent to this curve when t = t₀.

b. Find the x- and y- intercepts for this tangent line.

c. Describe what happens to the tangent line as t₀ gets large.

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