SOLUTION: If the graph of y=(ax+b)/(x+c) has a horizontal asymptote y=2 and a vertical asymptote x=-3, then a+c=? a. -5 b. -1 c. 0 d. 1 e. 5

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Question 778476: If the graph of y=(ax+b)/(x+c) has a horizontal asymptote y=2 and a vertical asymptote x=-3, then a+c=?
a. -5
b. -1
c. 0
d. 1
e. 5

Found 2 solutions by stanbon, lwsshak3:
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the graph of y=(ax+b)/(x+c) has a horizontal asymptote y=2 and a vertical asymptote x=-3, then a+c=?
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The HA = a/1 = a = 2
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The VA = -c = -3
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So a + c = 2+3 = 5
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a. -5
b. -1
c. 0
d. 1
e. 5

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the graph of y=(ax+b)/(x+c) has a horizontal asymptote y=2 and a vertical asymptote x=-3, then a+c=?
a. -5
b. -1
c. 0
d. 1
e. 5
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To find the vertical asymptote, set denominator=0, then solve for x:
x+c=0
x=-c=-3 (vertical asymptote)
c=3
..
If degree of numerator=degree of denominator, as in this case:
Horizontal asymptote= quotient of lead coefficient of numerator divided by lead coefficient of denominator.
horizontal asymptote=a/1=2
a=2
a+c=5

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