2 Find the vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes, if any, of the rational function. $H(x) = \frac{3x(x - 1)}{x^2 + x - 12}$
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So, we need to solve the equation x^2 + x - 12 = 0. Factoring, we get (x+4)(x-3) = 0, so the vertical asymptotes occur at x = -4 and x = 3. Show more…
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