Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 25 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write a rational function with the given characteristics. A rational function with vertical asymptote x=5 and horizontal asymptote y=1/2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know what factor has to go in the denominator for a vertical asymptote of x = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(x-5)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

since the horizontal asymptote is 1/2, you can put any linear factor in the numerator as long and put twice the leading coefficient in the denominator.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh okay that makes more sense

OpenStudy (anonymous):

like if you want the numerator to be \(x+6\) the denominator would have to be \(2(x−5)\). If you want the numerator to be \(2x−1\) the denominator would have to be \(4(x−5)\)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sorry there was a typo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh okay thats okay

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!