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algebra intermediate

Problem

Find if the graph of has a hole at , a vertical asymptote at , no horizontal asymptote, and .
Solution
Since the graph has no horizontal asymptote, must have degree less than We can factor the numerator of our given function as Then, since the graph has a hole at then must have a factor of

Since the graph has a vertical asymptote at it must have a factor of Hence, for some constant

We know Then, which we can solve to get Thus,
Final answer
-3(x+2)(x-1)