Answer: y = -x
Explanation:
The equation of the hyperbola is x² - y² = 16.
Taking the derivative of the equation with respect to x, we get:
2x - 2yy' = 0
y' = x / y
At the point (2,-2), we have x = 2 and y = -2. Thus, the slope of the tangent is:
y' = 2 / (-2) = -1
So, the equation of the tangent through the point (2,-2) is:
y + 2 = -1(x - 2)
y + 2 = -x + 2
y = -x