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OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

asymptotes

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

\[\frac{ (x-8)(x+4) }{ x^2-9 }\]

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

yay c:

hero (hero):

What asymptotes do you need for this?

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

vertical c:

hero (hero):

The vertical asymptotes occur at the x value that makes the denominator equal zero.

hero (hero):

so set x^2 - 9 = 0 and solve for x

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

3

hero (hero):

You have to solve for x algebraically

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

so +3 and -3?

hero (hero):

Yes, when you solve for x algebraically, you write the solution as x = 3 x = -3

OpenStudy (lovelyharmonics):

can you help me with like a lot more .-.

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