Vertical Lines of x=5 & x=0 in y=ln(x-5)/x

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The function $$y=\frac{ln(x-5)}{x}$$ has a vertical asymptote at $$x=5$$ due to the natural logarithm being undefined for values less than or equal to 5. Additionally, there is no vertical line at $$x=0$$ because the function approaches this line but does not become undefined there. The discussion clarifies that the logarithmic function's domain restricts it to values greater than 5, confirming that $$x=0$$ does not create a vertical asymptote.

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Hello MHB,
I did find a problem in internet
$$y=\frac{ln(x-5)}{x}$$
they say there is a vertical line at $$x=5$$ but should there not also be a vertical line at $$x=0$$?

Regards,
$$|\pi\rangle$$
 
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Petrus said:
Hello MHB,
I did find a problem in internet
$$y=\frac{ln(x-5)}{x}$$
they say there is a vertical line at $$x=5$$ but should there not also be a vertical line at $$x=0$$?

Regards,
$$|\pi\rangle$$

$$\ln(x-5) $$ is undefined at $x=0$ actually the function cannot get closer to this line.
 

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