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OpenStudy (anonymous):

For a function p(x) , as |x| → ∞ then p(x) → 2. Which of the following graphs could be p(x)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

as \(|x|\to\infty\) means \(x\to \infty\), \(x\to -\infty\)

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

so we're given that the graph approaches \(2\) as you go left and right extremes on x axis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I wasn't sure what the arrow meant. I searched but got conflicting answers. Most said that it was interchangeable with the equals sign though. Is this correct?

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

good question, \(\to\) is read as "tends to" or "approaches"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, I think I got it, @ganeshie8. If I am right, the answer should be graph D, correct? Or am I way off?

ganeshie8 (ganeshie8):

Is the function approaching "2" as you walk right or left extremes on x axis ? |dw:1435298726902:dw|

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