The curve has asymptotes and , and passes through the point . Find the value of .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C.
- Step 1: The vertical asymptote implies at , so . The horizontal asymptote as gives the coefficient ratio .
- Step 2: Substitute the known curve point : . Dividing by yields .
Answer
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Why not the others: The value forgets the negative sign when rearranging ; the value confuses the ratio with the horizontal asymptote value; the value confuses the ratio with the vertical asymptote location.
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