Section 3.5 Introduction To Rational Functions
Section 3.5 Introduction To Rational Functions
Functions
Chapter Practice Questions
2. Multiple Choice Question: When the approaches to infinite then approaches to?
A.
B.
C. -
D. 1
Correct Answer: A
Bloom’s Level: Analyze
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Answer Explanation: Consider the following figure:
It can be observed in the figure that when approaches to then approaches to zero.
Thus, option (a) is correct.
Answer Explanation: For the function , we can find the vertical asymptote by
looking for values of that make the denominator equal to zero, since dividing by zero is
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer: C
Bloom’s Level: Understand
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Answer Explanation: To identify a function that has no vertical asymptotes, look for the function
whose denominator cannot be equal to zero for any real value of . Among all the given
functions, only the function has no vertical asymptotes, because the denominator
is always positive and never equal to zero for any real value of .
?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer: B
Bloom’s Level: Apply
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer: A
Bloom’s Level: Apply
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Answer Explanation: To find the slant asymptote of the function, divide the numerator by the
denominator?
Cancel out the common term.
2. Multiple Choice Question: What is the condition for a rational function to have a slant
asymptote if the degree of the numerator is and degree of denominator is ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Correct Answer: C
Bloom’s Level: Remember
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Answer Explanation: The condition for a rational function to have a slant asymptote is that the
degree of the numerator must be exactly one more than the degree of the denominator. In other
words, n = m + 1.