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OpenStudy (kingstone):

PLEASE HELP! Find the vertical asymptotes, if any. f(x) = (x-4)/(x(x-4))

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Vertical asymptotes are the numbers that aren't in the domain, so in this function, you're dividing. So the only problem i see would be that you cant divide by 0 right? So set the denominator equal to 0 and solve for x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do you get?

OpenStudy (kingstone):

hmm that's true, so is x=0 the only vertical asymptote? Now that I get it, I see 4-4 making a 0, so is x=4 also an asymptote? btw, I am really appretiating your help!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1/x

OpenStudy (kingstone):

@CalebBeavers :D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, when you set it equal to 0 you should get x=0 and x=4. Those are the vertical asymptotes

OpenStudy (kingstone):

Thank you very much O very helpful person!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're welcome

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