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algebra intermediate

Problem

Find the equation of the vertical asymptote of the graph of , if the graph has a hole at .
Solution
We can factor the numerator to get Since there is a hole at (rather than an asymptote), we must have a factor of in the denominator that cancels out with the corresponding factor in the numerator. So by the Factor theorem, which we can solve for to get . Then the denominator is which can be factored as . Hence, the vertical asymptote is given by .
Final answer
x = \frac{3}{2}