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  • What is an asymptote in the context of graphing functions?
    An asymptote is an imaginary line that a graph approaches but never actually touches or crosses.
  • How is a horizontal asymptote typically represented in an equation?
    A horizontal asymptote is represented as y equals some number, such as y = 2.
  • How is a vertical asymptote typically represented in an equation?
    A vertical asymptote is represented as x equals some number, such as x = 1.
  • What does it mean when a graph 'approaches' an asymptote?
    It means the graph gets infinitely close to the asymptote's value but never actually reaches or crosses it.
  • Where do you often find horizontal asymptotes on a graph?
    Horizontal asymptotes are often found as the graph extends far to the left or right, where it flattens out.
  • Can a horizontal asymptote be on the x-axis or y-axis?
    Yes, a horizontal asymptote can be on the x-axis (y = 0) or y-axis, and this is common.
  • What is the equation of the horizontal asymptote in the first example discussed?
    The equation of the horizontal asymptote is y = 2.
  • What is the equation of the vertical asymptote in the first example discussed?
    The equation of the vertical asymptote is x = 1.
  • What visual cue on a graph indicates the presence of a vertical asymptote?
    The graph becomes very steep and approaches a specific x-value without touching or crossing it.
  • How are asymptotes typically drawn on a graph?
    Asymptotes are usually drawn as dashed lines to distinguish them from the actual graph.
  • In the second example, what is the equation of the horizontal asymptote?
    The equation of the horizontal asymptote is y = 0.
  • At which x-values do the vertical asymptotes occur in the second example?
    The vertical asymptotes occur at x = -2 and x = 2.
  • Why is it important to identify asymptotes when analyzing graphs?
    Identifying asymptotes helps understand the behavior and limits of a graph as it extends toward infinity.
  • Does the specific function matter when identifying asymptotes on a graph?
    No, you can identify asymptotes by observing the graph's behavior, regardless of the function's equation.
  • What happens to the graph as it approaches a vertical asymptote from either side?
    The graph goes off to infinity in opposite directions on either side of the vertical asymptote.