College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Properties of Rational Functions - 5.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 350: 7

Answer

Vertical Asymptote

Work Step by Step

Vertical asymptotes occur when the value of x approaches the value for which the denominator of the function is 0. The result is that as the function goes infinitely upward or downward, it will get closer and closer to touching this line but will never actually touch this line.
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