Infinite Limits and Asymptotes — Cheat sheet

Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog.
On this page

Core rule

Vertical asymptotes require an infinite one-sided limit. Horizontal asymptotes are finite limits at an infinite end. Slant asymptotes satisfy f(x)−(mx+b)→0f(x)-(mx+b)\to0.

Watch for

Cancel common factors before identifying poles. Inspect one-sided signs. A graph may cross an asymptote.