Exponential Function Horizontal Asymptote Shift

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The function \(h(x) = e^x\) has a horizontal asymptote at \(y=0\). If the function is transformed to \(k(x) = e^x – 3\), determine the new horizontal asymptote for \(k(x)\) and briefly explain your reasoning.

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Remember that a vertical shift affects the horizontal asymptote by adding the shift value to the original asymptote.

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\(y = -3\)

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