Find Vertical Asymptotes Algebraically

Question 1

1st Step?

Answer 1

Simplify by factoring both numerator and denominator.

Question 2

2nd Step?

Answer 2

Set denominator to zero (if possible).

Question 3

3rd Step?

Answer 3

Determine if there are any vertical asymptotes.
- If we can get the denominator to equal zero there is/are vertical asymptote(s)
- If we cannot get the denominator to equal zero, there are NO vertical asymptotes!