2. Through any point (x, y) of a certain curve which passes through the origin, lines are drawn parallel to the coordinate axes. Find the curve given that it divides the rectangle formed by the two lines and the axes into two areas, one of which is three times the other.

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2. Through any point (x, y) of a certain curve which passes through the origin, lines are drawn parallel
to the coordinate axes. Find the curve given that it divides the rectangle formed by the two lines and the
axes into two areas, one of which is three times the other.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Through any point (x, y) of a certain curve which passes through the origin, lines are drawn parallel to the coordinate axes. Find the curve given that it divides the rectangle formed by the two lines and the axes into two areas, one of which is three times the other.
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