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Homework Statement
find the rational function with the slant asymptote of y = 2x + 12. The attempt at a solution
(2x +1) + something over something
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lostfan176 said:find the rational function with the slant asymptote of y = 2x + 1
A slant asymptote is a line that a graph approaches but never touches as the x or y values get larger. It is also known as an oblique asymptote.
A vertical asymptote is a line that a graph approaches but never touches as the x value approaches a certain number. A horizontal asymptote is a line that a graph approaches but never touches as the y value approaches a certain number. A slant asymptote, on the other hand, is a line that a graph approaches but never touches as both the x and y values get larger.
To find the equation of a slant asymptote, you need to divide the numerator of the rational function by the denominator. The result will be the equation of the slant asymptote. However, if the degree of the numerator is equal to or greater than the degree of the denominator, there is no slant asymptote.
Yes, a graph can have more than one slant asymptote. This can happen when the degrees of the numerator and denominator are equal. In this case, there will be two slant asymptotes, one for each of the two possible directions that the graph approaches.
Slant asymptotes can be used to determine the behavior of a graph as the x and y values get larger. They can also be used to find the limits of the function as x approaches infinity. Additionally, slant asymptotes can help to identify any discontinuities or holes in the graph.