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What is the equation of the oblique asymptote $f (x) = \frac{x^{2} + 1}{x - 1}$ $f(x) = (x^2+1)/(x-1)$ ?

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Oct 29, 2015

$y = x + 1$ $y=x+1$

Explanation:

I think you mean the slant asymptote. Simply divide the numerator by the denominator using long division, then ignore the remainder.

Answer: $y = x + 1$ $y=x+1$

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