Identifying asymptotes Vertical and Horizontal

The video tutorial explains how to identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes in rational functions. It covers setting the denominator to zero to find vertical asymptotes and discusses the types of discontinuities, such as holes and asymptotes. The tutorial also explains simplifying expressions and determining horizontal asymptotes by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator. Additionally, it touches on cube roots and polynomial expressions.

Describe the process of simplifying an expression to find vertical asymptotes.

What is the significance of the degrees of the numerator and denominator in finding horizontal asymptotes?