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Graphs of Rational Functions

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Graphs of Rational Functions Rational functions are functions of the form

R(x) = where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials. P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions

A rational function is factorable if both P(x) and Q(x) are factorable.

Rational functions are functions of the form

R(x) = where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials. P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions

A rational function is factorable if both P(x) and Q(x) are factorable. Unless otherwise stated, the rational functions in this section are assumed to be reduced factorable rational functions.

Rational functions are functions of the form

R(x) = where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials. P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions

A rational function is factorable if both P(x) and Q(x) are factorable. Unless otherwise stated, the rational functions in this section are assumed to be reduced factorable rational functions. The principles of graphing rational functions are thethe same as for polynomials. We study the behaviors and draw pieces of the graphs at important regions, then complete the graphs by connecting them.

Rational functions are functions of the form

R(x) = where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials. P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions

A rational function is factorable if both P(x) and Q(x) are factorable. Unless otherwise stated, the rational functions in this section are assumed to be reduced factorable rational functions. The principles of graphing rational functions are thethe same as for polynomials. We study the behaviors and draw pieces of the graphs at important regions, then complete the graphs by connecting them. However, the behaviors of rational functions are more complicated due to the presence of the denominators.

Rational functions are functions of the form

R(x) = where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomials. P(x)Q(x)

Vertical Asymptote Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is,

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is,

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

(1, 1)

Graphs of Rational Functions

x=0

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

Graphs of Rational Functions

x=0

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

Graphs of Rational Functions

x=0

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

The graph runs along x = 0 but never touches x = 0 as shown.

Graphs of Rational Functions

x=0

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.The graph runs along x = 0 but never touches x = 0 as shown.

Graphs of Rational Functions

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

The boundary-line x = 0 is called a vertical asymptote (VA).

x=0

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.The graph runs along x = 0 but never touches x = 0 as shown.

negative x's, y = 1/x are negative

Graphs of Rational Functions

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

x=0The boundary-line x = 0 is called a vertical asymptote (VA). For "small"

Vertical Asymptote The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.The graph runs along x = 0 but never touches x = 0 as shown.

negative x's, y = 1/x are negative so the corresponding graph goes downward along the asymptote as shown.

Graphs of Rational Functions

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

x=0The boundary-line x = 0 is called a vertical asymptote (VA). For "small"

Vertical Asymptote

x=0

The function y = 1/x is not defined at x = 0. So the graph is not a continuous curve, it breaks at x = 0. For small positive x's, y = 1/x is large.The closer the x is to 0, the smaller x is, correspondingly the larger y = 1/x is, hence the higher the point (x, 1/x) is.

(1, 1)

(1/2, 2)

(1/3, 3)

The graph runs along x = 0 but never touches x = 0 as shown.

negative x's, y = 1/x are negative so the corresponding graph goes downward along the asymptote as shown.

(-1, -1)

(-1/2, -2)

(-1/3, -3)

Graphs of Rational Functions

The boundary-line x = 0 is called a vertical asymptote (VA). For "small"

Graph of y = 1/x

x=0

As x gets larger and larger, the corresponding y = 1/x become smaller and smaller. This means the graph gets closer and closer to the x-axis as it goes to further and further to the right and to the left. To the right, because y = 1/x is positive, the graph stays above the x-axis. To the left, y = 1/x is negative so the graph stays below the x-axis. As the graph goes further to the left. It gets

(1, 1)

(2, 1/2) (3, 1/3)(-1, -1)

(-2, -1/2)(-3, -1/3)

Graphs of Rational Functions

closer and closer to the x-axis. Hence the x-axis a horizontal asymptote (HA).

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.We list the following facts about vertical asymptotes of a reduced rational function.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.We list the following facts about vertical asymptotes of a reduced rational function.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

I. The vertical asymptotes take place at where the denominatoris 0 (i.e.. the root of Q(x)).

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.We list the following facts about vertical asymptotes of a reduced rational function.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

I. The vertical asymptotes take place at where the denominatoris 0 (i.e.. the root of Q(x)).II. The graph runs along either side of the vertical asymptotes.

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.We list the following facts about vertical asymptotes of a reduced rational function.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

I. The vertical asymptotes take place at where the denominatoris 0 (i.e.. the root of Q(x)).II. The graph runs along either side of the vertical asymptotes. Whether the graph goes upward or downward along the asymptote may be determined using the sing-chart.

Likewise, y = 1/x2 has x = 0 as vertical asymptote.

However, since 1/x2 is always positive so the graph goes upward along both sides of the asymptotes.We list the following facts about vertical asymptotes of a reduced rational function.

Graphs of Rational Functions

Graph of y = 1/x2

I. The vertical asymptotes take place at where the denominatoris 0 (i.e.. the root of Q(x)).II. The graph runs along either side of the vertical asymptotes. Whether the graph goes upward or downward along the asymptote may be determined using the sing-chart. There are four different cases.

Graphs of Rational Functions The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Graphs of Rational Functions

+

e.g. y = 1/x

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = -1/x

+

e.g. y = 1/x

+

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

++root

VAVA

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

++root

VAVA

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

++root

VAVA

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

++root

VAVA

Graphs of Rational Functions

e.g. y = 1/x2

e.g. y = -1/x

e.g. y = -1/x2

+

e.g. y = 1/x

++ +

The four cases of graphs along a vertical asymptote:

Example A: Given the following information of roots, sign-chart and vertical asymptotes, draw the graph.

++root

VAVA

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis),

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis), the graph of a rational function resembles the quotient of the leading terms of the numerator and the denominator.

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis), the graph of a rational function resembles the quotient of the leading terms of the numerator and the denominator.

R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Specifically, if

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis), the graph of a rational function resembles the quotient of the leading terms of the numerator and the denominator.

R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Specifically, if

then for x's where | x | is large, the graph of R(x)

resembles (quotient of the leading terms).

AxN BxK

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis), the graph of a rational function resembles the quotient of the leading terms of the numerator and the denominator.

R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Specifically, if

then for x's where | x | is large, the graph of R(x)

resembles (quotient of the leading terms).

AxN BxK

The graph may or may not level off horizontally.

Graphs of Rational Functions Horizontal Asymptotes

For x's where | x | is large (i.e.. x is to the far right or far left on the x-axis), the graph of a rational function resembles the quotient of the leading terms of the numerator and the denominator.

R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Specifically, if

then for x's where | x | is large, the graph of R(x)

resembles (quotient of the leading terms).

AxN BxK

The graph may or may not level off horizontally. If it does, then we have a horizontal asymptote (HA).

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below: Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

,

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K,

,

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

,

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K,

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K, then the graph of R(x) has y = A/B as a horizontal asymptote (HA).

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K, then the graph of R(x) has y = A/B as a horizontal asymptote (HA). It is noted as lim y = A/B.

x±∞

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K, then the graph of R(x) has y = A/B as a horizontal asymptote (HA). It is noted as lim y = A/B.

III. If N < K, x±∞

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K, then the graph of R(x) has y = A/B as a horizontal asymptote (HA). It is noted as lim y = A/B.

III. If N < K, then the graph of R(x) has y = 0 as a horizontal asymptote (HA) because N – K is negative.

x±∞

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions We list all the possibilities of horizontal behavior below:

Given that R(x) =

AxN + lower degree termsBxK + lower degree terms

Theorem (Horizontal Behavior):

the graph of R(x) as x goes to the far right (x ∞) and far left (x -∞) behaves similarly to AxN/BxK = AxN-K/B.

I. If N > K, then the graph of R(x) resembles the polynomial AxN-K/B.

II. If N = K, then the graph of R(x) has y = A/B as a horizontal asymptote (HA). It is noted as lim y = A/B.

III. If N < K, then the graph of R(x) has y = 0 as a horizontal asymptote (HA) because N – K is negative.It is noted as lim y = 0.

x±∞

x±∞

, We write this as lim y = ±∞.

x±∞

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) =

P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart,

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders)

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders) and the graph along the VA (upward or downward).

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders) and the graph along the VA (upward or downward). From these we construct the middle portion of the graph (as in example A).

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders) and the graph along the VA (upward or downward). From these we construct the middle portion of the graph (as in example A). Complete the graph with step III.

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

x±∞

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders) and the graph along the VA (upward or downward). From these we construct the middle portion of the graph (as in example A). Complete the graph with step III.III. (HA) Use the above theorem to determine the behavior of the graph to the far right and left, that is, as .

Graphs of Rational Functions Steps for graphing rational functions R(x) = I. (Roots) As for graphing polynomials, find the roots of R(x) and their orders by solving R(x) = 0.

x±∞

P(x)Q(x)

II. (VA) Find the vertical asymptotes (VA) of R(x) and their orders by solving Q(x) = 0.

Steps I and II give the signed-chart, the graphs around the roots (using their orders) and the graph along the VA (upward or downward). From these we construct the middle portion of the graph (as in example A). Complete the graph with step III.III. (HA) Use the above theorem to determine the behavior of the graph to the far right and left, that is, as . (HA exists only if deg P < deg Q)

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.

x=2

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

x=2

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

+–x=2

++

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values. As x±∞, R(x) resembles x2/x2

= 1, i.e. it has y = 1 as the HA.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values. As x±∞, R(x) resembles x2/x2

= 1, i.e. it has y = 1 as the HA.

++ –x=2

+ +

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values. As x±∞, R(x) resembles x2/x2

= 1, i.e. it has y = 1 as the HA.

++ –x=2

++

Graphs of Rational Functions Example C: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 4x + 4 x2 – 1

For it's root, set x2 – 4x + 4 = 0, i.e.. x = 2 (ord = 2).For VA, set Q(x) = 0, i.e.. x2 – 1 = 0 x = ± 1.All of them has order 1, so the sign changes at each of these values. As x±∞, R(x) resembles x2/x2

= 1, i.e. it has y = 1 as the HA. Note the graph stays above the x-axis to the far left, and below to the far right.

++ –x=2

++

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

x=3

Do the sign-chart.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

x=3

Do the sign-chart.

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Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

x=3+–+–

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

x=3+–+–

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

x=3+–+–

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

x=3+–+–

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

x=3+–+–

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

As x ±∞, the graph of R(x) resembles the graph of the quotient of the leading terms x2/x = x, or y = x.

x=3+–+–

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

As x ±∞, the graph of R(x) resembles the graph of the quotient of the leading terms x2/x = x, or y = x.Hence there is no HA.

x=3+–+–

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

As x ±∞, the graph of R(x) resembles the graph of the quotient of the leading terms x2/x = x, or y = x.Hence there is no HA.

x=3+–+–

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

Graphs of Rational Functions Example D: Find the roots, VA and HA, if any, of R(x) = Draw the sign-chart and sketch graph.

x2 – 2x – 3 x – 2

Set x2 – 2x – 3 = 0 (x – 3)(x + 1) = 0so x = -1, 3 are the roots of order 1.For VA, set x – 2 = 0, i.e.. x = 2.

As x ±∞, the graph of R(x) resembles the graph of the quotient of the leading terms x2/x = x, or y = x.Hence there is no HA.

x=3

Do the sign-chart. Construct the middle part of the graph.

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