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How to find vertical asymptote of trig function.

A) Set denominator equal to zero
B) Set numerator equal to zero
C) Take the square root
D) Divide by the coefficient

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Final answer:

To find the vertical asymptote of a trigonometric function, set the denominator equal to zero and solve for the value of x that makes the denominator zero.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the vertical asymptote of a trigonometric function, you need to set the denominator of the function equal to zero and solve for the value of x that makes the denominator zero. This step is represented by option A in your question.

Once you find the value of x that makes the denominator zero, you can determine the vertical asymptote by writing it as an equation in the form x = a, where a is the value you found.

For example, if the denominator of the trigonometric function is (x - 2)(x + 3) = 0, then the vertical asymptotes are x = 2 and x = -3.

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