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At which values of x does the function F(x) have a vertical asymptote? Check all that apply.

At which values of x does the function F(x) have a vertical asymptote? Check all that-example-1
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You get vertical asymptotes because the x-value causes you to try to divide by 0.

If you look at the denominator, the x-values of 0, 1, and -5 all will make the denominator equal to 0, making the whole function explode.

You find these by solving 3x(x-1)(x+5)=0.

That's your answer: 0, 1, and -5

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