How do you find any asymptotes of #f(x)=x/(x-5)#?
2 Answers
VA:
HA:
Explanation:
(VA) Vertical Asymptote: Set the denominator equal to zero:
(HA) Horizontal Asymptote: Divide the coefficients of the x values:
Explanation:
The denominator of f(x) cannot be zero as this would make f(x) undefined. Equating the denominator to zero and solving gives the value that x cannot be and if the numerator is non-zero for this value then it is a vertical asymptote.
#"solve "x-5=0rArrx=5" is the asymptote"#
#"horizontal asymptotes occur as"#
#lim_(xto+-oo),f(x)toc " ( a constant)"#
#"divide terms on numerator/denominator by x"#
#f(x)=(x/x)/(x/x-5/x)=1/(1-5/x)#
#"as "xto+-oo,f(x)to1/(1-0)#
#rArry=1" is the asymptote"#
graph{x/(x-5) [-10, 10, -5, 5]}