
Tim D.
asked 03/30/20interpreting asymptotes
if two parking attendants can wait on 5 cars per minute, and cars are arriving at a rate of x cars per minute, then the average time spent waiting in line is given by the function T(x)= -1/x-5, where 0 ≤ x < 5. Find and interpret the vertical asymptote.
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Mark M. answered 03/31/20
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The vertical asymptote is x = 5.
The interpretation depends on the meaning of the variable x.
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Mark M.
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