Rational

Functions
Determine the vertical and
horizontal/slant asymptote of
the given rational function
Example:

Rational Vertical Horizontal Slant

Function Asymptote Asymptote Asymptote

2𝑥 𝑥=4 2 𝑛𝑜𝑛𝑒
𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑦= 𝑜𝑟 𝑦 = 2
𝑥−4 1
Determine the vertical and
horizontal/slant asymptote of
the given rational function
Rational Vertical Horizontal Slant
Function Asymptote Asymptote Asymptote
𝑥3
1. 𝑓 𝑥 = 5

7𝑥
2. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥−1

𝑥+2
3. 𝑓 𝑥 =
𝑥−1

𝑥 2 +5
4. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥+1

𝑥 2 −4𝑥+3
5. 𝑓 𝑥 = 𝑥−2