Graph the rational function. Include the graphs and equations of the asymptotes.
-$y = \frac { 1 } { ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } }$

A) asymptotes: $x = 2 , y = 0$
B) asymptotes: $x = - 2 , y = 0$
C) asymptotes: $x = 2 , y = 0$
D) asymptotes: $x = - 2 , y = 0$

Question

Graph the rational function. Include the graphs and equations of the asymptotes.
-$y = \frac { 1 } { ( x + 2 ) ^ { 2 } }$

A) asymptotes: $x = 2 , y = 0$ 
B) asymptotes: $x = - 2 , y = 0$ 
C) asymptotes: $x = 2 , y = 0$ 
D) asymptotes: $x = - 2 , y = 0$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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