# algebra

the rational function has a y-intercept of 7. what is the equation for this function

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2. If all we know is the point (0,7) then it must be of the form

y = a(x-7) * ...

where ... is some fraction involving x-stuff.

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3. the vertical asymptote is at -2 and the horizontal asymptote is at 5

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4. so, y = 5(x-7)/(x+2)

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5. thank you so much!

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6. could u show me how u got it step by step though

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7. the vertical asymptote means you have (x+2) in the bottom
the zero means you have (x-7) in the top
The top and bottom have equal degree, so the y-asymptote is the ratio of the coefficients of the highest power of x. The fraction (x-7)/(x+2) has a horizontal asymptote at y=1. So, multiply by 5.

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8. ok,thank you so much

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