Questions: Find the horizontal asymptote, if any, of the graph of the rational function.
f(x) = 10x / (6x^2 + 1)
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The horizontal asymptote is . (Type an equation.)
B. There is no horizontal asymptote.
Transcript text: Find the horizontal asymptote, if any, of the graph of the rational function.
\[
f(x)=\frac{10 x}{6 x^{2}+1}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. The horizontal asymptote is $\square$ . (Type an equation.)
B. There is no horizontal asymptote.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Finding Vertical Asymptotes
Solve $Q(x) = 0$. The solutions are the x-values of the vertical asymptotes, unless they also make $P(x) = 0$ in a way that simplifies the fraction.
Vertical Asymptotes: -0.408_I, 0.408_I
Step 2: Finding Horizontal Asymptotes
Compare the degrees of $P(x)$ and $Q(x)$.
Horizontal Asymptote: $y = 0$