Question
Which function has a graph with a vertical asymptote at x = 3? Select all that apply .
- Non of the above
The correct answer is:
a) The vertical asymptote of a rational function is x -value where the denominator of the function is zero. Equate the denominator to zero and find the value of x .
x2 + 2x - 15= 0
x2 + 5x -3x - 15= 0
x(x + 5) – 3(x + 5)
(x + 5) (x - 3)
x = -5 and x = 3
The vertical asymptote of the rational function is x =-5 and x =3
b) The vertical asymptote of a rational function is x -value where the denominator of the function is zero. Equate the denominator to zero and find the value of x .
x2 + 7x + 12= 0
x2 + 4x + 3x + 12= 0
x(x + 4) + 3(x + 4)
(x + 4)(x + 3)
x = -4 and x = -3
The vertical asymptote of the rational function is x =-4 and x = -3.
c) The vertical asymptote of a rational function is x -value where the denominator of the function is zero. Equate the denominator to zero and find the value of x .
x + 9 = 0
x = -9
Function
a. has vertical asymptote at x = 3.
x2 + 5x -3x - 15= 0
x(x + 5) – 3(x + 5)
(x + 5) (x - 3)
x = -5 and x = 3
The vertical asymptote of the rational function is x =-5 and x =3
b) The vertical asymptote of a rational function is x -value where the denominator of the function is zero. Equate the denominator to zero and find the value of x .
x2 + 4x + 3x + 12= 0
x(x + 4) + 3(x + 4)
(x + 4)(x + 3)
x = -4 and x = -3
The vertical asymptote of the rational function is x =-4 and x = -3.
c) The vertical asymptote of a rational function is x -value where the denominator of the function is zero. Equate the denominator to zero and find the value of x .
x = -9
Function
a. has vertical asymptote at x = 3.