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Step-by-step explanation:

The factor (x+7) is common to both numerator and denominator. The function can be simplified by cancelling that factor.

  y = (x -3)/(x -9) . . . . . . x ≠ -7

The restriction x ≠ -7 is put on the simplified function because the original function is undefined there. The denominator factor x+7 makes the denominator 0 at that point.

The point at x=-7 is called "hole" in the graph. A properly drawn graph will show the function is undefined there (has a hole).

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The denominator of the simplified function is zero when x=9. This means there is a vertical asymptote at x=9.

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The ratio of the highest-degree terms of the numerator and denominator will tell you the end behavior of the function — its value when x is large. Here, that ratio is y = x/x = 1. This represents a horizontal asymptote at y=1. The function approaches this line as x gets large, but never reaches it.

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answer:   y=2x-3

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