Chapter 5

Section 2

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Definition

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Find the Domain of a
Rational Function

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Example

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Graphing y  2
x

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Example

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Solution

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Table: Investigating asymptotes

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Definition

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Figure: Oblique asymptote

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Find the Vertical
Asymptotes of a
Rational Function

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Theorem

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Example

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Solution

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Multiplicity and Vertical Asymptotes

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Find the Horizontal or
Oblique Asymptote
of a Rational
Function

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Example

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Solution

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Example

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Solution

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