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1) If a horizontal asymptote exists for this function, identify its location.4x3 + 6xF(x) =3x3 - 2x + 1A) y = 03B) y =B)-4C)y=Oy43D) Does Not Exist

1) If a horizontal asymptote exists for this function, identify its location.4x3 + 6xF-example-1

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ANSWER :

C. y = 4/3

EXPLANATION :

Note that in a rational function :


f(x)=(ax^n+...)/(bx^m+...)

If n = m, the horizontal asymptote is at y = a/b

From the problem, we have :


f(x)=(4x^3+6x)/(3x^3-2x+1)

Since the exponents are equal, 3 = 3

The horizontal asymptote will be at y = 4/3

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