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Question 16 • Precalculus

For function f of x , which condition implies a horizontal asymptote at y is equal to 31 ?

Answer
A
limit x to infinity of f times x is equal to 31
B
limit x to 31 raised to the plus power of f times x is equal to infinity and limit x to 31 raised to the negative power of f times x is equal to negative infinity
C
limit x to c raised to the plus power of f times x is equal to 31 and limit x to c raised to the negative power of f times x is equal to 31 for some value of c
D
limit x to 31 of f times x is equal to infinity

Explanation

A horizontal asymptote at y = 31 means that f(x) approaches 31 as x increases or decreases without bound. Choice A states that f(x) approaches 31 as x approaches infinity, so it gives a horizontal asymptote at y = 31. The other choices describe behavior near finite x-values, which does not establish a horizontal asymptote.

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