horizontal asymptote
Definition
This term refers to a horizontal line that a graph approaches but never crosses as x goes towards positive or negative infinity.
Related terms
End behavior: The behavior of a function as x approaches positive or negative infinity.
Rational function: A function that can be expressed as the quotient of two polynomial functions.
Exponential growth/decay: Functions that increase (growth) or decrease (decay) rapidly over time.
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