FP2 - Unit 5 Flashcards
1
Q
How to find a vertical (x) asymptote?
A
Make the denominator equal to zero.
2
Q
How to find a horizontal (y) asymptote?
A
Set x=∞ and find what it tends to.
3
Q
How to find an oblique asymptote?
A
Change the partial fraction into mixed numbers.
4
Q
Which asymptotes can be crossed?
A
Horizontal (y) asymptotes because it is only an asymptote when it is large (∞)