Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.4 Properties of Rational Functions - 3.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 241: 45

Answer

V.A. $x=3$, O.A. $y=x+5$.

Work Step by Step

Given $y=\frac{x^3-8}{x^2-5x+6}=\frac{(x-2)(x^2+2x+4)}{(x-2)(x-3)}=\frac{x^2+2x+4}{x-3}=\frac{x^2-3x+5x-15+19}{x-3}=x+5+\frac{15}{x-3}, x\ne2$, we can find its vertical asymptote(s) V.A. $x=3$, horizontal asymptote(s) H.A. $none$, oblique asymptote(s) O.A. $y=x+5$.
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