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Answer:
b, c
Explanation:
The factor (x+7) is common to both numerator and denominator. The function can be simplified by cancelling that factor.
y = (x -3)/(x -9) . . . . . . x ≠ -7
The restriction x ≠ -7 is put on the simplified function because the original function is undefined there. The denominator factor x+7 makes the denominator 0 at that point.
The point at x=-7 is called "hole" in the graph. A properly drawn graph will show the function is undefined there (has a hole).
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The denominator of the simplified function is zero when x=9. This means there is a vertical asymptote at x=9.
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The ratio of the highest-degree terms of the numerator and denominator will tell you the end behavior of the function — its value when x is large. Here, that ratio is y = x/x = 1. This represents a horizontal asymptote at y=1. The function approaches this line as x gets large, but never reaches it.
The appropriate descriptors are ...
- Asymptote: x=9, y=1
- Hole: x=-7