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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.1 Reciprocal of a Linear Function Day 2 Ms.

Caruso

3.1 Reciprocal of a Linear Function Day 2

Example 1: For each function below,


a) sketch the graph
b) state the domain and range
c) state the x and y-intercept
d) describe the behaviour of the function near the vertical asymptote by setting a table of values
for x values from the left and right side of the V.A.
e) describe the end behaviour as x → ±∞ . Choose values of x that get larger in negative and
positive direction to test the end behaviour.
y

−7 5

a) f ( x) = 4
3x − 6
3

1
x
-7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.1 Reciprocal of a Linear Function Day 2 Ms. Caruso

f ( x)
Rational function: h( x) = , where f (x) and g (x) are polynomials.
g ( x)
1
→A reciprocal of a linear function has the form f ( x) =
kx − c
→Reciprocal of a linear function: Domain:________________________ or x ≠ c/k } and Range: y є R, y ≠ 0

→The zeros of h(x) are the zeros of ___________ when h(x) is simplified.

→The graph of a rational function has at least one asymptote, which may be

___________________________________________________________. An oblique asymptote is


neither vertical nor horizontal.

→ ____________________________ asymptotes can be found where the function is undefined. These

can be found algebraically by setting the denominator equal to ______________ and solving for _____.
c
Thus, the vertical asymptote of a reciprocal function has equation of the form x = .
k
Since the vertical asymptote is opposite to the _____________________ the solutions will be the values
that are not allowed in the domain.

→_____________________________ asymptotes indicate the behaviour of the graph as x → ±∞ . It

can be found by setting up a chart for __________________ positive and negative x values.

→The graph of a rational function never crosses the vertical asymptote. It may or may not cross the
horizontal asymptote.

Example 2: Determine a possible equation for the given graph.

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.1 Reciprocal of a Linear Function Day 2 Ms. Caruso

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Example 3: Determine an equation in the form f ( x) = for a function with a vertical asymptote at
kx − c
x=2 and a y-intercept of -1/8

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.1 Reciprocal of a Linear Function Day 2 Ms. Caruso

Slope of tangent lines can vary.


If k>0, the left branch of a reciprocal linear If k<0, the left branch of a reciprocal linear
function has a negative, decreasing slope, and the function has a positive, increasing slope, and the
right branch has a negative, increasing slope. right branch has a positive, decreasing slope.

2 2
f ( x) = f ( x) =
3x − 4 4 − 3x

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