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document.write( "Examine the denominator.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "x^2+8x+16 = (x+4)^2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The denominator will be zero when x = -4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Therefore the function has a vertical asymptote at x = -4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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