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Rational Functions: Find The Domain of The Rational Function (Express in Interval Notation) : 1

This document contains information about rational functions including: 1) How to find the domain, x-intercepts, and y-intercepts of rational functions. 2) The different types of asymptotes that can exist for rational functions depending on if the degree of the numerator is higher, lower, or equal to the degree of the denominator. 3) Examples of how to determine the vertical, horizontal, and slant asymptotes of various rational functions.

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Section 4.

Rational Functions

Rational
Functions
Find the domain of the rational function (express in interval notation):
3x
1. f ( x) 2
x x6

Find the domain (express in interval notation), the x-intercept, and the y-intercept of
the rational function:
x2
2. g ( x) 2
x 9

Section 4.6

Rational Functions

Asymptotes

Vertical

Horizontal

Slant

If degree of DENOMINATOR is
HIGHER than degree of numerator
bottom heavy

If degree of denominator is EQUAL


to degree of numerator
---------------------------** could be a hole **
Common Factor
Example:

If degree of NUMERATOR is HIGHER


than degree of denominator
top heavy

----------------------------------------------Find by.
Quotient of synthetic or long division:
Numerator Denominator
Example:

Determine vertical asymptotes of the following rational function


1) f ( x)

x2 4x
x 2 4 x 12

Section 4.6

Rational Functions

Determine horizontal asymptotes of the following rational functions


2) f ( x)

8x 3
4x2 1

8x2 3
g
(
x
)

3)
4x2 1

8 x3 3
h
(
x
)

4)
4 x2 1

Determine the slant asymptote of the following rational function


5) f ( x)

x 2 3x 2
x2

Homework: p. 404: #3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15-18 (x3)

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