Math Problem Statement

Find the horizontal asymptote of the graph of f(x) = 1 / (x+3)^2.

Solution

The equation provided is:

f(x)=1(x+3)2f(x) = \frac{1}{(x+3)^2}

To find the horizontal asymptote of the graph, we analyze the behavior of f(x)f(x) as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty.

  1. When xx \to \infty: (x+3)2    1(x+3)20(x+3)^2 \to \infty \implies \frac{1}{(x+3)^2} \to 0

  2. When xx \to -\infty: (x+3)2    1(x+3)20(x+3)^2 \to \infty \implies \frac{1}{(x+3)^2} \to 0

Thus, the horizontal asymptote of f(x)f(x) is:

y=0y = 0

The correct answer is:

y=0y = 0

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Here are 5 related questions for exploration:

  1. What is the vertical asymptote of the function f(x)=1(x+3)2f(x) = \frac{1}{(x+3)^2}?
  2. How would the horizontal asymptote change if the numerator of f(x)f(x) was 22 instead of 11?
  3. How does the graph of f(x)=1(x+3)2f(x) = \frac{1}{(x+3)^2} differ from f(x)=1x2f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2}?
  4. What is the domain of f(x)=1(x+3)2f(x) = \frac{1}{(x+3)^2}?
  5. How can we identify horizontal asymptotes using limits in general?

Tip: Horizontal asymptotes represent the end behavior of a function as xx approaches infinity or negative infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Horizontal Asymptotes
End Behavior of Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 1 / (x+3)^2

Theorems

Limit Definition for Horizontal Asymptotes

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12