Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

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

Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Logarithmic Functions - 4.3 Exercises - Page 351: 6

Answer

The logarithmic function $f(x)=\ln{x-1}$ has the $\underline{vertical}$ asymptote $\underline{ x = 1}$.

Work Step by Step

We know that every logarithmic function has the same form (Black graph in the image below). It is like a parent function of logarithmic functions ($\ln{x}$). Making a little transformation ($\ln{x-1}$, which means to shift the parent functions to the right by $1$ unit) we will get the Red graph on the image below. So we will have a Vertical asymptote $x=1$
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