What is the equation for the vertical asymptote of the function shown below?
f(x)=(5x^4-7)/(x+3)
a. x = 3
b. x = -3
c. x = 5
d. x = 7/3
If you could please explain this to me! thanks a ton!!! :D

Question

What is the equation for the vertical asymptote of the function shown below?
f(x)=(5x^4-7)/(x+3)
a. x = 3
b. x = -3
c. x = 5
d. x = 7/3
If you could please explain this to me! thanks a ton!!! :D

anonymous · Answer

what will make f(x) undefined?

cwrw238 · Answer

what va;ue of x makes the denominator zero?

anonymous · Answer

so plug each answer in until the equation has no solution? :)

anonymous · Answer

what make x+3=0?

anonymous · Answer

-3

cwrw238 · Answer

well till denominator - 0 will do it

cwrw238 · Answer

right!

anonymous · Answer

you got it
so x = -3

anonymous · Answer

Awesome thanks guys! :D

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

hehe so you are left without a medal :P

anonymous · Answer

Thats fine! I asked the question, you guys helped! I dont need one!! :D