Chapter 2 Quiz

Question 1

How do you find the vertical asymptote?

Answer 1

Set the denominator equal to 0 and solve for x

Question 2

How do you find the horizontal asymptote?

Answer 2

• n y = 0
• n = m –> y = an/am
• n > m –> No H.A.

Question 3

How do you find the slant asymptote?

Answer 3

If n > m and n = m + 1, then a S.A. occurs.

The quotient of the top and bottom is the S.A. (long division)