How do you find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes of a rational function

The video tutorial explains the concepts of reciprocal and rational functions, focusing on asymptotes. It covers vertical and horizontal asymptotes, detailing how they are determined by the degrees of polynomials and leading coefficients. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate these concepts, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how asymptotes affect graph behavior.

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What is the significance of the horizontal line y = 0 in relation to horizontal asymptotes?

What is the importance of writing polynomials in descending order?