21. An asymptote can be either vertical or non-vertical ( oblique or horizontal ). 22. All three types of asymptotes can be present at the same time in specific examples. 23. If the degree is higher than one, the graph does not have any asymptote . 24. Polynomials do not have horizontal asymptotes ; such asymptotes may however occur with rational functions. 25. Polynomials do not have horizontal asymptotes; such asymptotes may however occur with rational functions. 26. To this end, the Asymptote graphics language has been developed to address these shortcomings. 27. These two points are specified by the slopes of the two asymptotes of the hyperbola. 28. Geometrically, the angle ? corresponds to the angle of the asymptotes of the hyperbola. 29. An asymptote is a straight line that a curve approaches but never meets or crosses. 30. Litterfall containing high nutrient concentrations will decompose more rapidly and asymptote as those nutrients decrease.