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C has equation y=(x2+9x+16)/(x+2)y=(x^2+9x+16)/(x+2).

(i) Find its asymptotes.

(ii) Find, in exact form, all k for which k=(x2+9x+16)/(x+2)k=(x^2+9x+16)/(x+2) has no real roots.

(iii) Sketch C with asymptotes, stationary points and x-/y-axis intersections labelled.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 3

A horizontal level between the branch maximum and minimum does not meet the curve.

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