Vertical Asymptotes Quiz

• Set the numerator equal to zero

Which of the following functions does NOT have a vertical asymptote?

• There are no vertical asymptotes

Which of the following is a correct method to graph a function with vertical asymptotes?

• Plot points until reaching the asymptote, then draw a straight line through the asymptote

• Identify the asymptotes, plot points around the asymptotes, and sketch the curve approaching but never touching the asymptotes

• Ignore the asymptotes and plot the function as if it were continuous everywhere

What happens to the graph of a function at the location of a vertical asymptote?

• The graph crosses the x-axis

• The graph touches and then follows the asymptote

• The graph approaches the asymptote but never touches or crosses it

• The graph becomes horizontal

• None

• One

• Two

• Three