Use the Graph to Answer the Question $y = \pm 1$

question 490

Multiple Choice

Use the graph to answer the question.
-Find the horizontal and vertical asymptotes of the rational function graphed below.

• A) Horizontal: \(y = \pm 1\); vertical: \(x = 3\)
• B) Horizontal: \(y = 3\); vertical: \(x = \pm 1\)
• C) Horizontal: none; vertical: \(x = \pm 1\)
• D) Horizontal: \(\mathrm { y } = 0\); vertical: \(\mathrm { x } = \pm 1\)

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