Given $f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 21 } { x + 5 }$

question 201

Multiple Choice

Given $f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 10 x + 21 } { x + 5 }$ , determine the equations of any slant and vertical asymptote.

• A)slant: y = x + 9; vertical: x = -12
• B)slant: y = x - 15; vertical: none
• C)slant: y = x + 8; vertical: x = -4
• D)slant: y = x - 15; vertical: x = -5
• E)slant: y = x + 8; vertical: x = -8

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