Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Strengthen Your Understanding - Page 490: 38

Answer

True

Work Step by Step

Considering the terms in the numerator and the denominator with the highest degrees, we find: $$\frac{x^3}{-x^2}=-x$$ Thus, the function does approach positive infinity as x approaches negative infinity.
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