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How do you find asymptotes of any function?
Definition: If lim x->a^(+/-) f(x) = +/- Infinity, then we say x=a is a vertical asymptote. If lim x->+/- Infinity f(x) = a, then we say f(x) have a horizontal asymptote at a If l(x) is a linear function such that lim x->+/- Infinity f(x)-l(x) = 0, then we say l(x) is a slanted asymptote. As you might notice, there is no generic method of finding asymptotes. Rational functions are really nice, and the non-permissible values are likely vertical asymptotes. Horizontal asymptotes should be easiest to approach, simply take limit at +/- Infinity Vertical Asymptote just find non-permissible values, and take limits towards it to check Slanted, most likely is educated guesses. If you get f(x) = some infinite sum, there is no reason why we should be able to to find an asymptote of it with out simplify and comparison etc.
What do the asymptotes represent when you graph the tangent function?
When you graph a tangent function, the asymptotes represent x values 90 and 270.
What is the relationship between the hyperbola equation and the equation for the hyperbola asymptotes?
If the equation of a hyperbola is ( x² / a² ) - ( y² / b² ) = 1, then the joint of equation of its Asymptotes is ( x² / a² ) - ( y² / b² ) = 0. Note that these two equations differ only in the constant term. ____________________________________________ Happy To Help ! ____________________________________________
How many vertical asymptotes can there be in a rational function?
Factoring is usually helpful in identifying zeros of denominators. If there are not common factors in the numerator and the denominator, the lines x equal the zeros of the denominator are the vertical asymptotes for the graph of the rational function. Example: f(x) = x/(x^2 - 1) f(x) = x/[(x + 1)(x - 1)] x + 1 = 0 or x - 1 = 0 x = -1 or x = 1 Thus, the lines x = -1 and x = 1 are the vertical asymptotes of f.
How would you determine the steepness of a staircase?
Take corresponding points on two steps. The further apart these two points - the more steps between them - the more accurate the result will be. Measure the horizontal distance between the two points (x) and the difference in height (y). If theta represents the angle of inclination of the staircase, then tan(theta) = y/x is the measure of the slope or steepness of the staircase. To calculate the angle that the staircase makes with the floor, theta = arctan(y/x).
