Simplify F(x)and Find Any Vertical Asymptotes $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }$$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Simplify f(x) and find any vertical asymptotes. ​​ $$f ( x ) = \frac { x ^ { 2 } - 4 } { x + 2 }$$ ​

• A)f(x)= -x + 2;no vertical asymptotes
• B)f(x)= x;no vertical asymptotes
• C)f(x)= -x - 2;no vertical asymptotes
• D)f(x)= x - 2;no vertical asymptotes
• E)f(x)= x + 2;no vertical asymptotes

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis used in statistical testing that assumes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the premise to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in hypothesis testing that assumes there is no significant difference or effect and that any observation is due to chance.

Alternative Hypothesis

A theory that proposes there is a statistically significant relationship between two variables, contrasting the null hypothesis.

Criterion Statistic

A statistical value used as a benchmark to evaluate the performance or significance of a test result, often guiding decision-making in hypothesis testing.