What is the horizontal asymptote of the rational function as ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Compare polynomial degrees: both are degree . Step 2. Asymptote is ratio of leading coefficients: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** ignores denominator coefficient; occurs when denominator degree is higher; divides coefficients incorrectly.

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