Lines that a function approaches but does NOT actually touch
Factor the Denominator (and numerator) Do the Numerator and Denominator have common Factors? If so, cancel. Set the Denominator equal to zero. Solve for x. A. f(x)= x B. f(x)= x+3 C. X x 2 -9 x 2 -9 x 2 +9
f(x) = x 2 – 4x x 2 -7x+12
Compare the Degree of the Numerator and Denominator. If largest on top, then NO Horizontal Asymptote. If largest on bottom, then HA is y=0 If equal, the ratio of the leading coefficients is the HA f(x)= 8x+3f(x)= 8x 2 +3f(x)=8x x 2 +14x 2 +14x 2 +1
Find the HA (if one exists) of the rational functions f(x)= 7x 3 +x-2 -4x 3 +1 f(x)= x 2 +3x+2 x-2
Find all vertical and horizontal asymptotes (if there are any). f(x)=X 2 +2x-8 3x 2 -5x-2