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Hi! how do i do this?

Hi! how do i do this?-example-1
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Answer:

p = 2

Explanation:

A rational function has a vertical asymptote where the denominator is zero.

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Your function will have a denominator that is zero when ...

x -p = 0 ⇒ x = p

We are told there is a vertical asymptote at x = 2. That means ...

p = 2

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