How to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes calculator

A straight line is called an asymptote to the curve y = f (x) if, in layman’s term, the curve touches the line at infinity.

What is Asymptote Calculator?

'Cuemath's Asymptote Calculator' is an online tool that helps to calculate the asymptotic graph for a given function. Cuemath's Asymptote Calculator helps you to find an asymptotic graph for a given function within a few seconds.

How to Use Asymptote Calculator?

Please follow the steps below on how to use the calculator:

  • Step1: Enter the function with respect to one variable in the given input boxes.
  • Step 2: Click on the "Compute" button to find an asymptotic graph for a given function
  • Step 3:  Click on the "Reset" button to clear the fields and find the asymptotic graph for different functions.

How to Find Asymptotes?

An asymptote is defined as a line being approached by a curve but doesn't meet it infinitely or you can say that asymptote is a line to which the curve converges. The asymptote never crosses the curve even though they get infinitely close.

There are three types of asymptotes: 1.Horizontal asymptote 2.Vertical asymptote 3.Slant asymptote

1.Horizontal asymptote: The method to find the horizontal asymptote changes based on the degrees of the polynomials in the numerator and denominator of the function.

  • If both the polynomials have the same degree, divide the coefficients of the largest degree terms. This is your asymptote!
  • If the degree of the numerator is less than the denominator, then the asymptote is located at y=0.
  • If the degree of the numerator is greater than the denominator, then there is no horizontal asymptote! 

2.Vertical asymptote: A vertical asymptote occurs in rational functions at the points when the denominator is zero and the numerator is not equal to zero. We can find the vertical asymptote by equating the denominator of the rational function to zero.

How to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes calculator

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Solved Example:

Find asymptote of given function f(x) = (x + 5) / (x - 3)

Solution : 

To find a vertical asymptote, equate the denominator of the rational function to zero.

x - 3 = 0

x = 3

So, there exists a vertical asymptote at x = 3

\(\lim _{x \rightarrow 3+} f(x)=\pm \infty, \quad \lim _{x \rightarrow 3-} f(x)=\pm \infty\)

In this case, we have the horizontal asymptote at the point y=1 as it falls under case -1. (numerator and denominator are of same degree: linear)

How to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes calculator

Similarly, you can try the calculator and find the asymptotes for the following:

  • (x2 + x +1) / (x + 1)
  • (x + 5) / ( x - 6)

How to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes calculator

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What is an asymptote? (Definition)

An asymptote is a line (or sometimes a curve) which tends (similarly to a tangent) to the function at infinity.

How to find a horizontal asymptote?

A function $ f(x) $ has a horizontal asymptote $ y = a $ if

$$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow +\infty} f(x)=a $$ and/or $$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow -\infty} f(x)=a $$

To find a horizontal asymptote, the calculation of this limit is a sufficient condition.

Example: $ 1/x $ has for asymptote $ y=0 $ because $ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \infty} 1/x = 0 $

There can not be more than 2 horizontal asymptotes.

How to find a vertical asymptote?

A function $ f(x) $ has a vertical asymptote $ x = a $ if it admits an infinite limit in $ a $ ($ f $ tends to infinity).

$$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \pm a} f(x)=\pm \infty $$

To find a horizontal asymptote, the calculation of this limit is a sufficient condition.

Example: $ 1/x $ has for asymptote $ x=0 $ because $ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow 0} 1/x = \infty $

Generally, the function is not defined in $ a $, it is necessary to analyze the domain of the function to find potential asymptotes.

There may be an infinite number of vertical asymptotes.

For a rational function (with a fraction: numerator over denominator), values for which the denominator is zero are asymptotes.

How to find a slant/oblique asymptote?

A function $ f(x) $ has a slant asymptote $ g(x)=ax+b $ when

$$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \pm \infty} \left( f(x)-g(x)= 0 \right) $$

Computation of slant asymptote may be simplified by calculating this limit:

$$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \pm \infty} \left( \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = 1 \right) $$

For a rational function applying a polynomial division allows to find an oblique asymptote.

How to find a non-linear asymptote?

A function $ f(x) $ has a non-linear asymptote $ g(x) $ when

$$ \lim\limits_{x \rightarrow \pm \infty} \left( f(x)-g(x)= 0 \right) $$

The method is the same as the oblique asymptote calculation.

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How do you find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes?

A vertical asymptote of a graph is a vertical line x = a where the graph tends toward positive or negative infinity as the inputs approach a. A horizontal asymptote of a graph is a horizontal line y = b where the graph approaches the line as the inputs approach ∞ or –∞.

How do you find vertical asymptotes on a calculator?

How to determine the Vertical Asymptote?.
Step 1: Write f(x) in reduced form..
Step 2: if x – c is a factor in the denominator then x = c is the vertical asymptote..
Step 1: f(x) is already in reduced form..
Step 2: The denominator is x – 3, and so the Vertical Asymptote is at x = 3..

How do you find asymptotes on a TI 84 calculator?

If you press 2nd and FORMAT, you'll find an option called “Detect Asymptotes” that can be turned on or off.