How to define hyperbolic functions

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The hyperbolic functions have similar names to the trigonometric functions, but they are defined in terms of the exponential function. In this unit we define the three main hyperbolic functions, and sketch their graphs. We also discuss some identities relating these functions, and mention their inverse functions and reciprocal functions.