Which of the following is true for the rational function f(x)=x^2-x-16/ x-8

A) The vertical asymptote is y=-8
B) The zeros of the function are -3 and 2.
C) The vertical asymptote is x =8
D) There is a hole in the graph at x=8.

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Question

Which of the following is true for the rational function f(x)=x^2-x-16/ x-8                                                                                                                              

A) 	The vertical asymptote is y=-8
B) 	The zeros of the function are -3 and 2.
C) 	The vertical asymptote is x =8
D) There is a hole in the graph at x=8.

@ivettef365

ivettef365 · Answer

Vertical asymptotes are vertical lines which correspond to the zeroes of the denominator of a rational function.

ivettef365 · Answer

same as the other question x-8 = 0 so x=8

anonymous · Answer

I believe C would be your best bet.