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4.06 Graphing rational functions

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The graph of a rational function is shown below.

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a

Add the vertical asymptotes to the graph:

 

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b

State the equations of the two vertical asymptotes.

c

Now add the horizontal asymptote to the graph:

 

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d

State the equation of the horizontal asymptote.

e

State the coordinates of the intercepts of this function.

 

$x$x-intercept: $\left(\editable{},\editable{}\right)$(,)

$y$y-intercept: $\left(\editable{},\editable{}\right)$(,)

Easy
2min

A rational function has the equation $y=\frac{9}{\left(x+3\right)^2}$y=9(x+3)2.

A graph of the function is shown below.

Easy
3min

A rational function has the equation $y=\frac{x^2}{\left(x-6\right)\left(x+5\right)}$y=x2(x6)(x+5).

A graph of the function is shown below.

Easy
3min

A rational function has the equation $y=\frac{36x^2-16}{\left(3x-4\right)\left(3x+4\right)}$y=36x216(3x4)(3x+4).

A graph of the function is shown below.

Easy
3min
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Outcomes

MA.912.AR.8.2

Given a table, equation or written description of a rational function, graph that function and determine its key features.

MA.912.AR.8.3

Solve and graph mathematical and real-world problems that are modeled with rational functions. Interpret key features and determine constraints in terms of the context.

MA.912.F.1.7

Compare key features of two functions each represented algebraically, graphically, in tables or written descriptions.

MA.912.F.2.2

Identify the effect on the graph of a given function of two or more transformations defined by adding a real number to the x- or y- values or multiplying the x- or y- values by a real number.

MA.912.F.2.3

Given the graph or table of f(x) and the graph or table of f(x)+k,kf(x), f(kx) and f(x+k), state the type of transformation and find the value of the real number k.

MA.912.F.2.5

Given a table, equation or graph that represents a function, create a corresponding table, equation or graph of the transformed function defined by adding a real number to the x- or y-values or multiplying the x- or y-values by a real number.

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