Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Vocabulary A rational function has a rule given by a fraction whose numerator and denominator are polynomials and whose denominator is not 0. Rational Function A line that a graph approaches more and more closely. Asymptote
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Example 1 The graph of y = 2/x is a vertical ______________________________ of the graph of y = 1/x . stretch
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Example 2 The graph of y = -1/4x is a vertical __________ with a reflection in the ________ of the graph of y = 1/x . shrink x-axis Note that the graph could also be viewed as being reflected in the ________ . y-axis
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Checkpoint. Complete the following exercise. Compare the graph of with the graph of The graph is a vertical stretch With a reflection in the x-axis of the graph of
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions The graph has the following characteristics: If |a| > 1, the graph is a vertical ________ of the graph of stretch If 0 < |a| < 1, the graph is a vertical ________ of the graph of shrink If a < 0, the graph is a reflection in the ________ of the graph of x-axis The horizontal asymptote is y = __. k The vertical asymptote is x = __. h The domain of the function is all real numbers except x = __. h The range of the function is all real numbers except y = __. k
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Example 5 Step 1 Identify the asymptote of the graph. 15 9 3 The vertical asymptote is x = __. 3 The horizontal asymptote is y = __. 4 Step 2 Plot several points on each side of the ________ asymptote. -9 -3 3 9 15 vertical Step 3 Graph two branches that pass through the plotted points and approach the ____________. asymptote
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions Checkpoint. Complete the following exercise. 9 3 -3 -9 -3 3 9
Graph Rational Functions 3.6 Graph Rational Functions