Unit 3 - Rational Functions

Date Classwork Homework

Mon.
Exploring Reciprocal Functions Video #3.1 - Graphs of Reciprocal Functions
Mar. 18

Tues. Notes 3.2 - Exploring Quotients of Polynomial Video #3.2b - End Behaviours and Discontinuity
Mar. 19 Functions Practice

Wed. P.S #3.1 and Video #3.3 - Graphs of Rational Functions in the
Mar. 20 P.S. #3.2 Form

Thurs.
P.S. #3.3 Video #3.3b - Graphs of Rational Functions
Mar. 21

Fri. Video #3.4 - Determining Equations of Rational

P.S. #3.3b
Mar. 22 Functions

Mon.
P.S. #3.4 Catch up on Problem Set Package
Mar. 25

Tues.
Unit 3 Quiz Video #3.5 - Solving Rational Equations*
Mar. 26

Wed.
P.S. #3.5 Video #3.6 - Applications of Rational Equations
Mar. 27

Thurs.
Rational Equations Word Problems Catch Up
Mar. 28

Tues. Apr. 2 P.S. #3.6 Video #3.7 - Solving Rational Inequalities

Wed. Apr. 3 P.S. #3.7 Video #3.8 - ROC of Rational Functions

Thurs.
P.S. #3.8 Finish your problem set package
Apr. 4

Fri. Buffer Day

Work on studying for your test
Apr. 5 Start Trig Review? Rational Functions Problem Solving?

Tues.
Review for Test #3 Study
Apr. 9

Wed.
Test #3
Apr. 10

Name: ______________________________________________________________________
 Notes 3.1 - Graphs of Reciprocal Functions
1.) Given the function .

a. Determine the domain, range, intercepts, positive/negative intervals, and increasing/decreasing intervals.

b. Use your answers for part (a) to sketch the graph of the reciprocal function.

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2.) Given the function .

a. Determine the domain, range, intercepts, positive/negative intervals, and increasing/decreasing intervals.

b. Use your answers for part (a) to sketch the graph of the reciprocal function.

3.) Conclusions:
● All the y-coordinates of a reciprocal function are the ___________________ of the y-coordinates of the original
function.
● The graph of the reciprocal function has a _____________________________ at each zero of the original function.
● A reciprocal function has the same ____________________________ intervals as the original function.
● Where the original function is ___________________ (excluding the zeros), the reciprocal function is
____________________.

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 Notes 3.2 - Exploring Quotients of Polynomial Functions
1.) Use Desmos to explore the graphs shown below. Note any holes or asymptotes.

Algebraic Vertical Horizontal Slant

Function Holes
Equivalent Asymptote Asymptote Asymptote

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Summary:
Discontinuities
Vertical Asymptotes Holes

End Behaviours
Horizontal Asymptotes Oblique (Slant) Asymptotes

Notes 3.2b - End Behaviours and Discontinuity Practice

For each of the functions below, determine any vertical asymptotes and/or holes in the graph.

Identify the horizontal or oblique asymptote of each function.

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 Notes 3.3 - Graphs of Rational Functions of the Form
For each function, fill in the chart. Use the characteristics to sketch the graph of the function.

1.)
Domain Intercepts Asymptotes Positive/Negative
Intervals

2.)
Domain Intercepts Asymptotes Positive/Negative
Intervals

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3.)
Domain Intercepts Asymptotes Positive/Negative
Intervals

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 Notes 3.3b - Graphs of Rational Functions
Things to do when graphing reciprocal functions.
● Factor and simplify as much as possible (Make sure to include domain restrictions.)
● Determine any vertical asymptotes (where restrictions are that still remain in the denominator of the
simplified fraction).
● Determine any points of discontinuity - also known as holes (where restrictions are that have divided
out in the simplified fraction).
● Determine any horizontal or oblique asymptotes (end behaviours of the function).
● Determine the end behaviour on both sides of each asymptote.
● Determine any x- and/or y-intercepts.
● If necessary, find a few extra coordinates to paint the complete picture.

Domain X-Intercept Y-Intercept Holes

Asymptote Asymptotic Behaviour

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 Positive Intervals Negative Intervals Increasing Intervals Decreasing Intervals

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 Notes 3.4 - Determining the Rational Functions
Use your knowledge of asymptotic and discontinuous behaviour to determine the equation of the functions
below.
𝑎𝑥−5
1.) Find the equation of a function in the form 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑏𝑥+𝑐
with a vertical asymptote at 𝑥 = 4, a horizontal
5
asymptote at 𝑦 = 2 and an x-intercept of ( 4 , 0).

2.) Determine the equation of a function that has a hole at x = 2, a vertical asympote at 𝑥 =− 5, a
1 2
horizontal asymptote of 𝑦 = 2
and a zero at 𝑥 = 3
.

3.) Determine the equation of the function shown below.

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 Notes 3.5 - Solving Rational Equations

Determine common denominators for each of the pairs of fractions below:

4 9 5 2 4
5
, 10 3𝑥
, 2 3𝑥−5
, 4
4𝑥

2
𝑥−5 3𝑥+2 𝑥 2𝑥 −3𝑥+5
, 2 , 2 𝑥−2
, 2
𝑥 +3𝑥−4 1−𝑥 𝑥 +6

Determine the point of intersection of the functions and .

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 Notes 3.6 - Solving Rational Equation Word Problems
1.) When they work together, Stuart and Lucy can deliver flyers to all the homes in their neighbourhood in 42
minutes. When Lucy works alone, she can finish the deliveries in 13 minutes less time than Stuart can when
he works alone. How long does it take Stuart to deliver the flyers?

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2.) Tim, an open water swimmer, is training for the Olympics. To do so, he swims in water that has a current of
3 m/h. Time finds that he can swim 4 miles against the current in the same amount of time he can swim 10
miles with the current. How fast can Tim swim with no current?

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 Notes 3.7 - Solving Rational Inequalities
1.) Solve the following inequality.

2.) Solve the following inequality.

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 Notes 3.8 - Rates of Change in Rational Functions

1. Given the function .

a. Estimate the slope of the tangent line to the graph of at the point where x = -5.

b. Why can there not be a tangent line where x = -3?

2. The snowshoe hare population in a newly created conservation area can be predicted over time by the model

, where p represents the population size and t is the time in years since the opening of the
conservation area. Determine when the hare population will increase most rapidly, and estimate the instantaneous
rate of change in population at this time.

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