Asymptotes of Rational Functions

Choose the correct graph that matches with the equation.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the equation of the horizontal asymptote?

• y = 0

• y = -2

• y = 2

• There isn't one

What are the asymptotes

• x=1, x= 2, y =1, y= 2

• x= 2, x=-2, y = 1

• x=2 y =-1

• x=1 y =2, y =-2

What is the equation of the rational function graphed?

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What is the equation of the graph?

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A vertical asymptote is found by setting the _________= to zero and solving for x  (a)  

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Right side 

• Left side

What is the vertical asymptote? 

• x = 2

• y = 2

• x = 1

• y = 1

What are the asymptotes?

• x = -3        y = 1  

• x = 3         y = 1

• x = -3        y = -1

• x = 3         y = -1

What is the horizontal asymptote?

• x = 2

• y = 2

• x =-2

• y=-2

Rational functions always have exactly 1 vertical asymptote.

(a)  

• True

• False