Problem

a. Find the slant asymptote of the graph of the rational function.
b. Follow the seven-step strategy and use the slant asymptote to graph the rational function.
\[
f(x)=\frac{x^{2}+2 x-24}{x-6}
\]
a. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete the choice.
A. The equation of the slant asymptote is $y=x+8$. (Type an equation.)
B. There is no slant asymptote.
b. To graph the function, first determine the symmetry of the graph of $\mathrm{f}$. Choose the correct answer below.
origin symmetry
neither $y$-axis symmetry nor origin symmetry
y-axis symmetry

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Final Answer: \(\boxed{y = x + 8}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Perform polynomial division on the numerator and denominator of the function. In this case, divide \(x^{2}+2x-24\) by \(x-6\).

Step 2 :The quotient of this division will be the equation of the slant asymptote.

Step 3 :The quotient of the division is \(x + 8\), which is the equation of the slant asymptote.

Step 4 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{y = x + 8}\)

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