Holes and Vertical Asymptotes

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ASYMPTOTE

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A line that a curve approaches, as it heads towards infinity.

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The equation of a vertical asymptote is written in the form:

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x=

Front

Which of the following is determined by just looking at the denominator? Options: vertical asymptote, horizontal asymptote, holes, slant asymptote

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vertical asymptote

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When do the holes of a rational function occur?

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A factor in the denominator cancels with a factor in the numerator.

Front

What are the coordinates of the hole, if one exists? Options: (-1, -2), (-1, ½), (-1, -½), there isn't one.

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(-1, ½)

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Equation of the vertical asymptote?

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x = 4

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Find the vertical asymptotes and holes of the function.

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Holes: x = -3; VA: x = 1

Front

State the vertical asymptote.

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x = -5

Front

Find the coordinates of the hole. Options: (-3, -3), (-3, 3), (3, -3), (3, 3)

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(-3, -3)

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Where is the hole?

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x= 5