Math Problem Statement

State the horizontal asymptote for the function h (x) = -e − 10:

Solution

The function given is h(x)=e10h(x) = -e - 10.

Since this function is constant (it doesn't depend on xx), it represents a horizontal line at y=e10y = -e - 10.

Horizontal Asymptote:

A horizontal asymptote occurs when the value of the function approaches a constant value as xx approaches ±\pm \infty. In this case, the function is already constant, so the horizontal asymptote is simply the value of the function itself.

Thus, the horizontal asymptote is: y=e10y = -e - 10

Since e2.718e \approx 2.718, the approximate numerical value is: y2.71810=12.718y \approx -2.718 - 10 = -12.718

Tip:

A constant function like this will always have the same value across its domain, so the graph is a straight line, and the horizontal asymptote is just the line itself.

Would you like more details on how to graph such functions or any other questions?

Follow-up questions:

  1. What is the general definition of a horizontal asymptote?
  2. How do horizontal asymptotes behave in exponential functions?
  3. Can there be a vertical asymptote for a constant function?
  4. How does the value of ee impact other functions, such as exe^x?
  5. How would the horizontal asymptote change if we added an xx-term to the equation?

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Exponential Functions
Horizontal Asymptotes

Formulas

Horizontal Asymptote: y = L where L is the constant value the function approaches as x → ±∞

Theorems

Asymptote Theorem: A function has a horizontal asymptote if it approaches a specific value as x approaches infinity.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12