Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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![**Question:**
What is the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the function \( f(x) = 3^{x^3} - 7 \)?
**Options:**
A. \( y = 0 \)
B. \( y = 2 \)
C. \( y = 3 \)
D. \( y = -7 \)
E. All of the Above
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<summary>Explanation of Concepts:</summary>
To determine the horizontal asymptote of the function \( f(x) = 3^{x^3} - 7 \), we consider the behavior of \( f(x) \) as \( x \) approaches positive or negative infinity. Since exponential functions grow rapidly, \( 3^{x^3} \) tends towards infinity as \( x \to \infty \) and tends towards zero as \( x \to -\infty \). Thus, horizontally, the function shifts down by 7, indicating that the horizontal asymptote is:
\[ y = -7 \]
Therefore, the correct option is D.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:**
What is the equation of the horizontal asymptote of the function \( f(x) = 3^{x^3} - 7 \)?
**Options:**
A. \( y = 0 \)
B. \( y = 2 \)
C. \( y = 3 \)
D. \( y = -7 \)
E. All of the Above
<details>
<summary>Explanation of Concepts:</summary>
To determine the horizontal asymptote of the function \( f(x) = 3^{x^3} - 7 \), we consider the behavior of \( f(x) \) as \( x \) approaches positive or negative infinity. Since exponential functions grow rapidly, \( 3^{x^3} \) tends towards infinity as \( x \to \infty \) and tends towards zero as \( x \to -\infty \). Thus, horizontally, the function shifts down by 7, indicating that the horizontal asymptote is:
\[ y = -7 \]
Therefore, the correct option is D.
</details>
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