SOLUTION: FIND THE VERTICAL ASYMPTOTE OF THE RATIONAL FUNCTION f(x)=8x-12 OVER 4x-2.

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Question 62921: FIND THE VERTICAL ASYMPTOTE OF THE RATIONAL FUNCTION f(x)=8x-12 OVER 4x-2.
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Answer by stanbon(48510) About Me  (Show Source):
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FIND THE VERTICAL ASYMPTOTE OF THE RATIONAL FUNCTION f(x)=8x-12 OVER 4x-2.
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The vertical asymptote occurs where the denominator is zero and the
numerator is not zero at the same x-value.
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In your problem, vertical asymptote where 4x-2 = 0
or x=1/2.
Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by funmath(2873) About Me  (Show Source):
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FIND THE VERTICAL ASYMPTOTE OF THE RATIONAL FUNCTION
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If the rational function doesn't reduce to eliminate the denominator, then there's a vertical asymptote where the denominator =0.
4x-2=0
4x-2+2=0+2
4x=2
4x/4=2/4
x=1/2
This also the equation of the vertical asymptote.
Happy Calculating!!!