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This tutorial discusses how to graph rational functions by finding their domain, vertical asymptotes from values where the denominator is zero, horizontal asymptotes from the limit as x approaches infinity, and oblique asymptotes from the ratio of coefficients of the polynomial terms. It reviews finding the domain and introduces the concepts of vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes of rational functions before explaining how to graph by combining these aspects.

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Math

This tutorial discusses how to graph rational functions by finding their domain, vertical asymptotes from values where the denominator is zero, horizontal asymptotes from the limit as x approaches infinity, and oblique asymptotes from the ratio of coefficients of the polynomial terms. It reviews finding the domain and introduces the concepts of vertical, horizontal, and oblique asymptotes of rational functions before explaining how to graph by combining these aspects.

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College Algebra
Tutorial 40:
Graphs of Rational Functions

Learning Objectives

After completing this tutorial, you should be able to:

1. Find the domain of a rational function.


2. Find the vertical asymptote(s) of a rational function.
3. Find the horizontal asymptote of a rational function.
4. Find the oblique or slant asymptote of a rational function.

5. Graph a rational function.

Introduction

In this tutorial we will be looking at several aspects of rational functions. First


we will revisit the concept of domain. On rational functions, we need to be
careful that we don't use values of x that cause our denominator to be zero. If
you need a review on domain, feel free to go to Tutorial 30: Introductions to
Functions. Next, we look at vertical, horizontal and slant asymptotes.
Basically an asymptote is an imaginary line that the curve of the function gets
very close to or approaches. In the end, we put it all together and graph rational
functions. Sounds like fun, you better get to it!!!

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