Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 - Rational Functions - 3.6 Exercises - Page 308: 6

Answer

r(x) has horizontal asymptote y=1.

Work Step by Step

All rational functions are in the form y = $\frac{ax^n + ...}{bx^m + ...}$, where n and m are the degrees of the numerator and denominator respectively. To find the horizontal asymptote of r(x), we need to compare the degrees of the numerator and denominator. r(x) = $\frac{(x+1)(x-2)}{(x+2)(x-3)}$ = $\frac{x^2-x-2}{x^2-x-6}$ Since the degrees (highest power) of the numerator and denominator are equal, the horizontal asymptote is $\frac{a}{b}$, or y = $\frac{1}{1}$ = 1.
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