Question

find the vertical asymptote for f(x)=2/x-8

Answer 1

I'm assuming the denominator is x-8

Answer 2

if so, then set it equal to zero and solve for x

Answer 3

that will give you the vertical asymptote

Answer 4

yes!

Answer 5

x-8 = 0

x = ??

Answer 6

8?

Answer 7

that value, x = 8, makes the denominator equal to zero (when you plug it in for x)

Answer 8

so this causes a division by zero error which leads to the vertical asymptote showing up

Answer 9

so x = 8 is the vertical asymptote

Answer 10

ahhh....I see thank you

Answer 11

you're welcome