Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-7 Graphing Rational Functions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 698: 12

Vertical Asymptote: $x = 2$ Horizontal Asymptote: $y = 0$

The vertical asymptote travels vertically and crosses the x axis. The point at which it crosses the x axis denotes the asymptote. Therefore, looking at the graph, we see that the asymptote travelling vertically crosses the x axis at 2. Therefore, our vertical asymptote is x = 2. The horizontal asymptote travels horizontally and crosses the y axis. The point at which it crosses the y axis denotes the asymptote. Therefore, looking at the graph, we see that the asymptote travelling horizontally crosses the y axis at 0. Therefore, y = 0.