43.1k views
7 votes
. What is the vertical asymptote(s) for y=x-5/x^2-4x-12​

User Chris Ladd
by
5.4k points

1 Answer

9 votes

Answer:

x = -2 and 6

Explanation:

To find vertical asymptote, set the denominator equal to 0 and solve for x. See the guidelines below for determining VA


y=(x-5)/(x^(2) -4x-12)


x^(2) -4x-12=0


x^(2) -6x+2x-12=0


x(x-6)+2(x-6)=0


(x+2)(x-6)=0


x=-2,6

Hope this helps and God bless!

. What is the vertical asymptote(s) for y=x-5/x^2-4x-12​-example-1
User DynasticSponge
by
6.1k points
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.