Give the equation of the horizontal asymptote, if any, of the function.
-$$f ( x ) = \frac { - x ^ { 2 } + 16 } { x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 4 }$$
A) no horizontal asymptotes
B) $y = - 16$
C) $y = 0$
D) $y = - 1$

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The degrees of the numerator and denominator are equal, so the horizontal asymptote is the ratio of the leading coefficients: $-1/1 = -1$.

Give the Equation of the Horizontal Asymptote, If Any, of the Function