Give the Equation of the Oblique Asymptote, If Any, of the Function

question 256

Multiple Choice

Give the equation of the oblique asymptote, if any, of the function.
- $$f ( x ) = \frac { 2 x ^ { 3 } + 11 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x - 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + 6 x + 5 }$$

• A) \(y = 0\)
• B) \(y = 2 x - 1\)
• C) \(y = 2 x\)
• D) \(y = 2 x + 1\)

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