Show that the curve y =  √ (4x2 +9) has two slant asymptotes: y = 2xand y =-2x . Use this fact to help sketchthe curve.

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Show that the curve y =  √ (4x2 +9) has two slant asymptotes: y = 2x
and y =-2x . Use this fact to help sketch
the curve.

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