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Rational Expressions - Theory & Concepts - Asymptote Explorer

Simplifying, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions, and solving rational equations.

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Rational Function Asymptote Explorer

y=2x1x2y = \frac{2x - 1}{x - 2}
a (Num x)2
b (Num const)-1
c (Denom x)1
d (Denom const)-2

Asymptote Formulas

Vertical Asymptote (VA):Set Denominator = 01x2=0    x=2.001x - 2 = 0 \implies x = 2.00
Horizontal Asymptote (HA):Ratio of Leading Coefficientsy=ac=21=2.00y = \frac{a}{c} = \frac{2}{1} = 2.00
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Rational Function
Vertical Asymptote
Horizontal Asymptote