Question

Alg 2 problem
find the asympotoe and whole
f(x)=x-2/(x+2)(x-2)
Please helpppppppppp

Answer 1

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Answer 2

An asymptote refers to the x or y value in which the function does not exist because it is undefined. In this case, you are given a rational expression. In order to find the asymptote, you must find where the function is undefined.

1) In a rational expression, the denominator CANNOT equal 0 because it will make the whole expression undefined
2) You will find where the denominator equals zero so set (x+2) and (x-2) to 0
3) Solve for both (x+2)=0 and (x-2)=0 and you will get x=-2 and x=2
4) These are the two x-values in which the function does not exist
5) Since x cannot equal -2 and 2, you will have two vertical asymptotes at those values

Hope that helps :D