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Question 6542: Describe what happens to the graph of a function as the value of the
independent variable approaches its vertical asymptote.
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It goes up to positive or negative infinity?

Answer by longjonsilver(2297) About Me  (Show Source):
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depends on what the function is and which side of the asymptote you are on..but yes, in general:

for a x-value: it approaches the value of the asymptote
for a y-value: it approaches either + or - infinity.

Jon.