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  • Asymptote
    Imaginary line that a graph approaches infinitely close but never touches or crosses, acting as a boundary for the graph's behavior.
  • Horizontal Asymptote
    Boundary parallel to the x-axis, represented by y equals a constant, where the graph flattens as it extends left or right.
  • Vertical Asymptote
    Boundary parallel to the y-axis, represented by x equals a constant, where the graph becomes steep and approaches infinity.
  • Equation
    Mathematical statement used to represent the location of an asymptote, typically in the form y equals or x equals a number.
  • Graph
    Visual representation of a function or equation, showing how it behaves near asymptotes and other features.
  • Infinity
    Concept describing how a graph extends endlessly in a direction, often near vertical asymptotes.
  • Axis
    Reference line, either x or y, that can serve as the location for horizontal or vertical asymptotes.
  • Barrier
    Invisible boundary set by an asymptote, preventing the graph from crossing or touching it.
  • Symmetry
    Property where a graph exhibits similar behavior on both sides of an axis or asymptote.
  • Dashed Line
    Visual cue used to indicate the presence of an asymptote on a graph, distinguishing it from the actual curve.
  • Steepness
    Characteristic of a graph near a vertical asymptote, where the curve becomes nearly vertical.
  • Flatness
    Characteristic of a graph near a horizontal asymptote, where the curve becomes nearly horizontal.
  • Function
    Mathematical relationship whose graph may exhibit asymptotic behavior, regardless of its specific form.
  • Behavior
    Pattern describing how a graph approaches, but never reaches, an asymptote as it extends in either direction.
  • Value
    Specific number that defines the location of an asymptote, such as y equals 2 or x equals -2.