What is the vertical asymptote(s) for y =(x-5)/(x^2-4x-12)
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What is the vertical asymptote(s) for y =(x-5)/(x^2-4x-12)

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-05-12] [Hit: ]
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please help i dont know the vertical asymptote. thanks

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Vertical asymptotes are vertical lines which correspond to the zeroes of the denominator of a rational function. According with the statement, let's factor the denominator:

x^2 - 4x - 12 = (x - 6) (x + 2)

Then,

Vertical Asymptotes are: x = 6 & x = - 2
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