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Vertical Asymptotes

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AP Calculus AB/BC

Definition

Vertical asymptotes are vertical lines on a graph where the function approaches positive or negative infinity as x approaches certain values. These lines act as barriers for the graph and indicate where the function "blows up" or becomes undefined.

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