Graphs of Rational Functions 2.6 Graphs of Rational Functions
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What you’ll learn about Rational Functions Transformations of the Reciprocal Function Limits and Asymptotes Analyzing Graphs of Rational Functions … and why Rational functions are used in calculus and in scientific applications such as inverse proportions.
Rational Functions
Asymptotes Asymptotes: Rational functions have horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Vertical Asymptotes occur where the denominator = 0. Horizontal asymptotes occur as x goes to Graph y=1/x and identify the asymptotes
Limit Notation Right Side and Left Side of Numbers
Example 1 Finding the Domain of a Rational Function
Example 2
Example 3A Finding Asymptotes of Rational Functions Look at the graph on your graphing calculator.
Graph a Rational Function
Graph a Rational Function
Example 3B Finding Asymptotes of Rational Functions Slide 2- 13
Examples using Graphing Rules
Example 5 Graphing a Rational Function
Example 6 The homework says “analyze” in #37-40. Precalculus Notes 2.6 Example 6 The homework says “analyze” in #37-40. Just do intercepts and asymptotes and sketch.
Example 4