Given the following rational function, find the horizontal/oblique asymptote and then determine whether or not the graph crosses the asymptote. If it crosses, list the point of intersection. F(x) = (5x^2 + 2x - 12) / (x^2 - 4)
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In this case, the degree of the numerator is equal to the degree of the denominator, so the horizontal asymptote is \(y = 5\). ** Show more…
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