SOLUTION: Determine the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the function. If the function does not have a horizontal asymptote, explain why. You must write the answer in an equation.

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Question 1068030: Determine the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the function. If the function does not have a horizontal asymptote, explain why. You must write the answer in an equation.
f(x) = (2x-3x^2)/(2x^2-x-3)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!




The leading terms of numerator and denominator are of equal degree, and these leading terms become increasingly important for extreme x values to the left or to the right. The ratio of their coefficients become the horizontal asymptote.
      Horizontal Asymptote

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