S5.t.5 Find domain and asymptotes.

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The discussion revolves around finding the domain and asymptotes of the rational function \( g(x) = \frac{2x^2-14x+24}{x^2+6x-40} \). Participants explore the mathematical properties of the function, including horizontal and vertical asymptotes, as well as the domain of the function.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the domain is \( -\infty < -10 < \infty \), while another clarifies that the domain excludes \( x = 4 \) and \( x = -10 \), proposing it as \( x \in (-\infty, -10) \cup (-10, 4) \cup (4, \infty) \).
  • There is a claim regarding the horizontal asymptote being \( y = 3 \), which is contested by another participant who asserts it is \( y = 2 \).
  • Some participants mention the presence of a removable discontinuity at \( x = 4 \) and question the existence of an oblique asymptote.
  • Multiple participants inquire about the calculation leading to the horizontal asymptote \( y = 2 \), indicating a lack of clarity on this point.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach consensus on the value of the horizontal asymptote, with conflicting claims of \( y = 2 \) and \( y = 3 \). The domain is also discussed with differing interpretations, indicating unresolved aspects of the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved mathematical steps regarding the calculation of the horizontal asymptote, and the discussion includes assumptions about the degrees of the numerator and denominator that are not fully explored.

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Find domain asymptotes.
$g(x)=\dfrac{2x^2-14x+24}{x^2+6x-40}$
$\begin{array}{rll}
\textsf{factor}&=\dfrac{2(x-3)(x-4)}{(x-4)(x+10)}
=\dfrac{2(x-3)\cancel{(x-4)}}{\cancel{(x-4)}(x+10)}
=\dfrac{2(x-3)}{x+10}\\
\textsf{Domain} & -\infty<-10<\infty\\
HA \quad y&=3 \\
VA \quad x&=-10
\end{array}$
I think there is an oblique asymptote but ??
Also the OP has a hole at $x=4$ but they didn't ask for it ?

btw how come tab does not work here?:confused:
 
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what does $-\infty < -10 < \infty$ mean?
the domain is all reals except x = 4 and x = -10 …
$x \in (-\infty, -10) \cup (-10,4) \cup (4, \infty)$

horizontal asymptote is y = 2

oblique asymptotes occur when the degree of the numerator is one greater than the degree of the denominator

yes, the original rational function has a removable discontinuity at x = 4
 
how do you get y=2 for HA
 
karush said:
how do you get y=2 for HA

$\displaystyle \lim_{x \to \pm \infty} \dfrac{2x^2-14x+24}{x^2+6x-40}$
 

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