document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1113712>Question 1113712</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> State the vertical asymptote of the rational function f(x) = quantity x minus seven times quantity x plus four divided by quantity x squared minus four. </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The vertical asymptote is where the denominator equals 0, or where x^2-4=0<BR>\n" );
document.write( "That occurs when x=2, and x=-2<BR>\n" );
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