Question

Given the function a(x)=4x^2-x+2 and b(x)=x+1, identify the oblique asymptote of a(×)/b(x)

Answer 1

y = 4x - 5

Explanation:

`(4x^2-x+2)/(x+1)` = 4x - 5 +
`(7)/(x+1)`

as x → ± ∞ ,
`(a(x))/(b(x))` → 4x - 5

the oblique asymptote is y = 4x - 5