Questions: Determine the horizontal asymptote of the graph of the function.
f(x)=(2x^2+3)/(5x^2-2)
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.
A. The function has one horizontal asymptote,
(Type an equation. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.)
B. The function has two horizontal asymptotes. The top asymptote is and the bottom asymptote is
(Type equations. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.)
C. The function has no horizontal asymptotes
Transcript text: Determine the horizontal asymptote of the graph of the function.
\[
f(x)=\frac{2 x^{2}+3}{5 x^{2}-2}
\]
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) to complete your choice.
A. The function has one horizontal asymptote, $\square$
(Type an equation. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.)
B. The function has two horizontal asymptotes. The top asymptote is $\square$ and the bottom asymptote is $\square$
(Type equations. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation.)
C. The function has no horizontal asymptotes
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Determine the degrees of P(x) and Q(x)
Degree of P(x): 2, Degree of Q(x): 2
Step 2: Compare the degrees
Since the degree of P(x) is equal to the degree of Q(x),
Step 3: Calculate the leading coefficients ratio
The leading coefficient of P(x) is 2, and of Q(x) is 5.