ALG.2: FLASHCARD Unit 2 Lessons 16-22

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What is a horizontal asymptote?

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A horizontal asymptote is a horizontal line that the graph of a function approaches as x approaches positive or negative infinity.

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y = 11

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What does the end behavior of a function describe?

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The end behavior of a function describes how the function behaves as x approaches positive or negative infinity.

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The graph approaches y = 5.

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How do you solve for x in an equation?

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To solve for x, isolate x on one side of the equation using algebraic operations.

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Solve for x: 2x + 8 = 0.

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x = -4.

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What is the equation of a horizontal asymptote for rational functions?

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The horizontal asymptote can often be found by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator.

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y = 2.

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What happens to the average cost per sticker as the number of stickers increases?

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The average cost approaches a constant value.

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$3.