Determine Whether the Graph of the Rational Function Has a Horizontal

question 4

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the graph of the rational function has a horizontal asymptote, an oblique asymptote, or neither. Give
the equation of the asymptote if it exists.
- $f ( x ) = \frac { 5 x ^ { 2 } + 20 x + 30 } { x - 4 }$

• A)Horizontal asymptote: y = 5
• B)Oblique asymptote: y = 5x + 40
• C)Neither

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