Question

Need help with asymptote. I am trying to solve for my Vertical Asymptote but i need help factoring:
x^2-2x-2

Answer 1

this does not factor

Answer 2

oh, i kinda figured that :P. Then how am i supposed to get my vertical asymptote?

Answer 3

you can find the values of x which make x^2 - 2x - 2 = zero by using the quadratic root formula or by completing the square

Answer 4

ok after i set it to zero what do i have to do?

Answer 5

x^2-2x-2 = 0
complete the square:
(x-1)^2 - 1 - 2 = 0
(x-1)^2 = 3
take square root on both sides and solve for x.

Answer 6

Ok i figured that out its x=4 and x=-2, but how am i going to use that in the asymptote?

Answer 7

the question was x-2/x^2-2x-2