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Rational Functions Exam

Section A: Matching (Knowledge/Understanding)


Match each concept with its correct description:
Concept Description
1. Rational Function A. Determines where the function is undefined
2. Vertical Asymptote B. Graph stretches, compresses, or shifts
3. Domain C. The quotient of two polynomials
4. Transformation D. The limit as x → ∞
5. Horizontal Asymptote E. A line the function approaches but never
reaches

1. , 2.
, 3.
, 4.
, 5.

Section B: Multiple Choice (Application)


x+2
1. What is the domain of the function f (x) = x2 −4 ?

• A) x ̸= −2, 2
• B) x ̸= 4
• C) x ̸= −2
• D) x ̸= 0
2. Which of the following is the correct partial fraction decomposition of
5x+3
(x−1)(x+2) ?

• A) A
x−1 + B
x+2

• B) A+B
x+1

• C) 5 3
x−1 + x+2

• D) Ax+B
(x−1)(x+2)

2x+3
3. The function h(x) = x−5 has a vertical asymptote at which x-value?

• A) x = 0

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• B) x = 5
• C) x = −5
• D) x = 3
4x2 +3
4. What is the horizontal asymptote of the function g(x) = 2x2 −5 ?

• A) y = 0
• B) y = 2
• C) y = ∞
• D) No horizontal asymptote
3x−1
5. If f (x) = x+4 , what is the x-intercept?
• A) x = −4
• B) x = 0
• C) x = 1
3
• D) x = 3
6. Which of the following is the equation of a slant asymptote for f (x) =
2x2 +5x−3
x+1 ?
• A) y = 2x + 3
• B) y = 2x − 3
• C) y = x + 2
• D) No slant asymptote
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7. The function g(x) = x−2 has which of the following behaviors as x → 2?

• A) g(x) → ∞
• B) g(x) → 0
• C) g(x) → −1
• D) No specific behavior
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8. For the function h(x) = 5x x+3x−2
2 −4 , which of the following statements is
true about its vertical asymptotes?
• A) The vertical asymptotes are at x = ±2
• B) The vertical asymptote is at x = 4
• C) The function has no vertical asymptotes
• D) The vertical asymptote is at x = 0

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Section C: Fill in the Blanks (Knowledge/Application)
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1. The range of f (x) = x−2 excludes , the vertical
x+1
. F orthef unctiong(x)= x−3

asymptote is at x =
.

2x2 +5x+3
2. The slant asymptote for h(x) = x+1 is , the domain is all real
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. F orf (x)= x−1

numbers except x =
.

4x3 +2
3. The horizontal asymptote of g(x) = 2x3 +7x+1 is y =
x2 +3x
. W henthenumeratoranddenominatorof f (x)=
x2 −1
have a common factor, the function has a
( hole/verticalasymptote)attheremovedpoint.

Section D: Short Answer (Analysis/Synthesis)


1.
4. Domain and Range Analysis:
• Given f (x) = 3x+5
x2 −4 , determine:
• (a) The domain of f (x)
• (b) Any values that are not in the range of f (x)
2. Behavior Near Asymptotes:

• Analyze the function g(x) = 2x+3


x−1 as x → 1 and x → ∞. Describe
the behavior near the vertical asymptote and end behavior.
3. Graph Interpretation:

• Draw a rough sketch of h(x) = 1


x−2 and label the asymptotes and
intercepts.

Section E: Long Answer (Application/Synthesis)


1. Solving Rational Equations:

• Solve the equation 3x


x−2 = 2
x+3 .
• Identify any extraneous solutions and explain why they arise.
2. Real-World Application Problem:

• A water tank drains at a rate that can be modeled by R(t) = 100


t+1 ,
where R(t) is the rate in gallons per minute at time t minutes.
• (a) Determine the rate as t → 0 and t → ∞.
• (b) Interpret these results and explain what they mean in practical
terms.

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3. Partial Fraction Decomposition:
• Decompose f (x) = (x−1)(x+2)
2x+5
into partial fractions and verify your
result by expanding it back into the original form.

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