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At what value of x does the graph of the following function F(x) have a vertical asymptote?A.-1B.1C.0D.2

At what value of x does the graph of the following function F(x) have a vertical asymptote-example-1
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Step-by-step explanation

Given the function


f(x)=(1)/(x-1)

The vertical asymptote occurs when the denominator is equal to zero.


\begin{gathered} x-1=0 \\ add\text{ 1 to both sides} \\ x-1+1=0+1 \\ x=1 \end{gathered}

Answer: Option B

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