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When finding slant asymptotes, do you prefer long division or synthetic division to find the equation of the line? Why?

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A slant (oblique) asymptote occurs when the polynomial in the numerator is a higher degree than the polynomial in the denominator. To find the slant asymptote you must divide the numerator by the denominator using either long division or synthetic division. why because You might find the wrong answer to the problem and You will Get every problem wrong unless You use the slant asym.

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