Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.2 Polar Equations and Graphs - 8.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 608: 94

Answer

vertical asymptote $x=4$, horizontal asymptote $y=0$.

Work Step by Step

Factor the denominator, $R(x)=\frac{x+3}{x^2-x-12}=\frac{x+3}{(x+3)(x-4)}=\frac{1}{x-4}, x\ne-3$, thus there is a vertical asymptote $x=4$ and a horizontal asymptote $y=0$.
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