Nonlinear Functions

SAT Math· difficulty 4/5

Which rational function has horizontal asymptote y=0y = 0?

  • A

    y=3x2+1x24y = \frac{3x^2 + 1}{x^2 - 4}

  • B

    y=5x2+1y = \frac{5}{x^2 + 1}

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  • C

    y=2x+1x3y = \frac{2x + 1}{x - 3}

  • D

    y=x2x+1y = \frac{x^2}{x + 1}

Explanation

When the numerator's degree (0) is less than the denominator's degree (2), the horizontal asymptote is y=0y = 0.

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