College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Properties of Rational Functions - 5.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 352: 55

Answer

The function doesn't have a horizontal or oblique asymptote. $x=0$ is a vertical asymptote

Work Step by Step

$R(x)=\frac{x^4-1}{x^2-x},$ The degree of the leading coefficient of the numerator is, $n=4$. the degree of the leading coefficient the denominator is, $m=2$. Thus, $n\geq m+2,$ Therefore, The function doesn't have a horizontal or oblique asymptote. We have: $\frac{(x-1)(x+1)(x^2+1)}{x(x-1)}=\frac{(x+1)(x^2+1)}{x}$ Thus, $x=0$ is a vertical asymptote.
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