Rational Functions Objectives: Graph rational functions. Determine vertical, horizontal, and slant asymptotes. JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
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y y = R(x) y = L x y y = L x y = R(x) JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
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x = c y x x = c y x JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
If an asymptote is neither horizontal nor vertical it is called oblique (slant). x JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
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Theorem Locating Vertical Asymptotes JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
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Vertical asymptotes: x = -1 and x = 1 No vertical asymptotes Vertical asymptote: x = -4 JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
1. If n < m, then y = 0 is a horizontal asymptote of the graph of R. 2. If n = m, then y = an / bm is a horizontal asymptote of the graph of R. 3. If n = m + 1, then y = ax + b is an oblique asymptote of the graph of R. Found using long division. 4. If n > m + 1, the graph of R has neither a horizontal nor oblique asymptote. JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
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Horizontal asymptote: y = 0 JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019
Oblique asymptote: y = x + 6 JReasons Saturday, February 16, 2019