Vertical Asymptote

Definition

A vertical asymptote is a vertical line on a graph that represents values for which a function approaches positive or negative infinity as x approaches those values.

Related terms

Horizontal Asymptote: A horizontal asymptote is a horizontal line on a graph that represents values for which a function approaches a constant value as x approaches positive or negative infinity.

Rational Function: A rational function is a function that can be expressed as the quotient of two polynomial functions.

Limit: In calculus, limit refers to the value that a function approaches as the input (x) approaches a certain value.