RATIONAL FUNCTIONS Graphing And Analysis (Page 10 of 19)

We can graph the horizontal asymptote as well. The horizontal asymptote for this function is y = 4.5. Enter the asymptote as a constant function Y2.

 Y= key. Down arrow key. 4.5

 GRAPH key.

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Notice how the graph crosses its horizontal asymptote near x = -3. Let's return to our earlier window and find this point of intersection.

WINDOW key....

GRAPH key.

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