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The graph of the function f(x) = racax+p + q has a vertical asymptote at x = -1, a horizontal asymptote at y = 1, and passes through the point P(-2; 4). Determine the values of a, p, and q.
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Part 1.1· 3 steps
Determine the values of and .
Identify from the vertical asymptote.
The general form of a hyperbola is .
The vertical asymptote is given by , so .
From the problem, the vertical asymptote is .
Therefore, .Identify from the horizontal asymptote.
The horizontal asymptote is .
From the problem, the horizontal asymptote is .
Therefore, .Use the given point P to find .
Substitute and into the function:
The point P lies on the graph, so substitute and :
The values are:
Part 1.2(2; 0)
Calculate the coordinates of T, the -intercept of .
Set to find the -intercept.
Using the function :
Solve for .
Multiply both sides by :
The -intercept is at , and the -coordinate is 0.
The coordinates of T are:
Part 1.32
If the graph of is symmetrical with respect to the line , determine the value of .
Identify the point of intersection of the asymptotes.
The asymptotes are and . Their intersection point is .
For a hyperbola, the lines of symmetry pass through the point of intersection of its asymptotes.Use the point of intersection of asymptotes to find .
The given line of symmetry is .
Since this line passes through , substitute and into the equation:The value of is:
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