The function is defined for all real

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

The function f(x)=4xx2+1f(x)=\dfrac{4x}{x^{2}+1} is defined for all real xx. Describe the end behavior of ff by stating its horizontal asymptote as x→∞x\to\infty and briefly explaining (in one sentence) how the degrees of the numerator and denominator dictate this result.

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