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The domain of the function f(x) = (x + 2)^-1 is whatever you choose it to be, except that the point x = -2 must be excluded.

If the domain comes up to, or straddles the point x = -2 then that is the equation of the vertical asymptote. However, if you choose to define the domain as x > 0 (in R), then there is no vertical asymptote.

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