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

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.4 Properties of Rational Functions - 3.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 241: 46

Answer

V.A. $x=-2, x=7$, O.A. $y=x+5$.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given $y=\frac{x^3+1}{x^2-5x-14}=\frac{(x+1)(x^2-x+1)}{(x+2)(x-7)}$ Step 2. Use synthetic divisions (two steps) or long division (see figure), we have $y=x+5+\frac{39x+71}{x^2-5x-14}$ Step 3. We can find its vertical asymptote(s) V.A. $x=-2, x=7$, horizontal asymptote(s) H.A. $none$, oblique asymptote(s) O.A. $y=x+5$.
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