Cool Math
Coolmath: Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes (And Slants)
This CoolMath resource provides information about horizontal asymptotes, a type of rational function.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Rational Functions [Pdf]
Students explore rational functions. Vertical asymptotes, horizontal asymptotes, slant asymptotes, and the zeros of a function are examined.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Rational Functions
An explanation of what comprises the domain of a rational function. The information is brief, but formulas and examples are given along with additional links.
Other
Radford University: Rational Functions
This site from the Radford University provides a quick look at graphing rational functions, using a less rigorous approach that is done traditionally.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slant Asymptotes: Lesson 2
This lesson explains how to determine the slant asymptotes of a given rational function. It is 2 of 10 in the series titled "Slant Asymptotes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slant Asymptotes: Lesson 3
This lesson explains how to determine the slant asymptotes of a given rational function. It is 3 of 10 in the series titled "Slant Asymptotes."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Slant Asymptotes: Lesson 5
This lesson explains how to determine the slant asymptotes of a given rational function. It is 5 of 10 in the series titled "Slant Asymptotes."
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Finding Horizontal Asymptotes
The lesson explains how to find horizontal asymptotes. An explanation and examples are included.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Finding Asymptotes
The Pre-Calculus session investigates how to find asymptotes. Students learn about the concept through a definition and sample problem.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Asymptotes
Find a quick, concise explanation of Asymptotes. Several examples are given to help you understand the basics of asymptotes.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Curve Sketching
Sketches of functions are drawn by determing important points: x- and y-intercepts, local maxima and minima, and point of inflection. The general shapes of specific functions are illustrated to help identify characteristics of each type...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Horizontal Asymptotes
This site uses an interactive LiveMath Notebook example to explain Horizontal Asymptotes. LiveMath Notebook may be downloaded for a free trial period to view these examples.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Asymptote
This site from MathWorld provides a picture, or diagram of the asymptotes along with a very brief, one sentence definition. Links are provided for related subjects, along with a short bibliography.