Respuesta :
Using the vertical asymptote concept, it is found that there is not a vertical asymptote at x = 8 because [tex]\lim_{x \rightarrow 8^-} f(x)[/tex] and [tex]\lim_{x \rightarrow 8^+} f(x)[/tex]are not opposites.
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A vertical asymptote of a function happens at a point outside the function domain.
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In this question, the function is:
[tex]f(x) = \frac{8(x - 8)^2}{(x - 8)^2}[/tex]
In a fraction, the denominator cannot be 0, which could lead to a vertical asymptote at x = 8. However, the term with (x - 8) in the denominator can be factored out of the expression, and thus, an equivalent function is:
[tex]f(x) = 8[/tex]
And the limit at x = 8 will be:
[tex]\lim_{x \rightarrow 8^-} f(x) = \lim_{x \rightarrow 8^+} f(x) = 8[/tex]
Not opposite, so the correct option is:
There is not a vertical asymptote at x = 8 because [tex]\lim_{x \rightarrow 8^-} f(x)[/tex] and [tex]\lim_{x \rightarrow 8^+} f(x)[/tex]are not opposites.
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