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algebra senior
Problem
The graph of the function is shown below. For all , it is true that . If , where and are integers, then find . 
Solution
Since we know that are integers, we know that the vertical asymptotes occur at the vertical lines and . Also, since the degree of the numerator and denominator of are the same, it follows that the horizontal asymptote of occurs at the horizontal line .
We see from the graph that Also, we are told that for sufficiently large values of so As is an integer, it follows that .
Hence, the denominator of the function is given by . Then, .
We see from the graph that Also, we are told that for sufficiently large values of so As is an integer, it follows that .
Hence, the denominator of the function is given by . Then, .
Final answer
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