Graph the logarithmic function p(x) = -ln(x + 1) - 2. Find the asymptote. Then describe how the graph is transformed from the graph of its parent function.
(How to graph a log and find asymptote?)

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Graph the logarithmic function p(x) = -ln(x + 1) - 2. Find the asymptote. Then describe how the graph is transformed from the graph of its parent function. 
(How to graph a log and find asymptote?)

anonymous · Answer

answer: graphing calculator. Done. You're welcome!

anonymous · Answer

A neat little thing to know is that an asymptote occurs wherever the function cannot be defined.

Since $\ln(0)$ is not defined, then the asymptote must occur at $x=-1$ since you'll have that $p(-1)=-\ln(0)-2$.

anonymous · Answer

But a graphing calculator indeed helps with sketching the whole thing if you're not familiar with the variations of $\ln(x)$. Just so you know, the parent function is the simplest general form of a function. So in this case, the parent function is $\ln(x)$. For more, read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parent_function. Good luck!