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Graph of Rational Function

The document discusses the steps to graph rational functions: 1) Find vertical and horizontal asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to zero and comparing degrees of numerator and denominator. 2) Find intercepts by setting the numerator equal to zero. 3) Find zeros by setting the entire function equal to zero. 4) Determine the domain by considering values that avoid undefined points and the range by evaluating the function. 5) Plot points from a table of values to graph the function.

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Graph of Rational Function

The document discusses the steps to graph rational functions: 1) Find vertical and horizontal asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to zero and comparing degrees of numerator and denominator. 2) Find intercepts by setting the numerator equal to zero. 3) Find zeros by setting the entire function equal to zero. 4) Determine the domain by considering values that avoid undefined points and the range by evaluating the function. 5) Plot points from a table of values to graph the function.

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GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

MODULE 6

Prepared by: Rachel Ann DR. Drio


GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

IN GRAPHING A RATIONAL FUNCTION, WE WILL


BE GETTING THE ELEMENTS ONE BY ONE TO
DETERMINE WHAT KIND OF CURVE OUR
FUNCTION WOULD LOOK LIKE. LET US
DISCUSS THEM ONE AT A TIME. CONSIDER THIS
FUNCTION:
𝑓(𝑥) =
Steps in Graphing Rational Functions

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Zeros of the Domain and


Asymptotes Intercepts Graph
Function Range

8
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 1: ASYMPTOTE
𝑓(𝑥) =
 Asymptote refers to the line which continually approaches
a certain point but never crosses it.
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 1: ASYMPTOTE
𝑓(𝑥) =
 Let us find the vertical asymptote by taking our
denominator and equate it with zero.
 So, we have: 𝑥 − 2 = 0
 𝑥=2
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 1: ASYMPTOTE
𝑓(𝑥) =
 𝑥=2
 This means that our vertical asymptote is in (2, 0) as
shown in the graph.
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

HORIZONTAL ASYMPTOTE
Let n be the degree of the numerator and m be the degree of the
denominator
 If n<m, the horizontal asymptote is y= 0
 If n=m, the horizontal asymptote is the leading coefficient
of numerator and denominator
 If n>m, there is no horizontal asymptote
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 1: ASYMPTOTE
𝑓(𝑥) =
 Now, let us find the horizontal/slant asymptote by getting
the lead coefficient of the numerator and denominator. We
have: y = 1
 Thus, our horizontal asymptote lies on (0,1) so we have
this in our graph.
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 2: INTERCEPTS
𝑓(𝑥) =
 For y intercept; when x=0, y = -1/2 (0,
 For x intercept; when y = 0, x = -1 (-1, 0)
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 3: ZEROES OF THE FUNCTION


𝑓(𝑥) =
Zeros of the function is denoted by which value will the
function be zero
0= , X + 1 = 0
X = -1
This means that the function will be equal to zero when 𝑥 = −1.
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 4: DOMAIN AND RANGE


 Domain of the function refers to any set of values that will
be your input, while the range contains the output values
produced by a function.
 We will use the denominator of our rational function in
getting the domain since we will be getting all values that is
possible for x in order to solve for y, using the denominator
will deviate us from getting undefined values
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 4: DOMAIN AND RANGE


 𝑓(𝑥) =
 The domain of our function is set on 𝑥 − 2 = 0 leading us into all real
numbers except 2. Thus, domain of the function is 𝑥 > 2 or 𝑥 < 2
with an interval notation of (−∞, 2) ∪ (2, ∞)
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 4: DOMAIN AND RANGE


 The range of the y>1 or y<1with interval
notation of (−∞, 1) ∪ (1, ∞)
 Let us use a table of values setting the values of x from -2
to 2. Then we will achieve the values for y after
substituting it in our function.
GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 4: DOMAIN AND RANGE


 Let us use a table of values setting the values of x from -2
to 2. Then we will achieve the values for y after
substituting it in our function.

x -2 -1 0 1 2

f(x)= 0.25 0 -0.25 -2 undefine


GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 5: GRAPH
x -2 -1 0 1 2

f(x)= 0.25 0 -0.25 -2 undefine

Plot the points as indicated by the values on the table.


GRAPHS OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

STEP 5: GRAPH
x -2 -1 0 1 2

f(x)= 0.25 0 -0.25 -2 undefine

Plot the points as indicated by the values on the table.


YOUR TURN!

Sketch the graph and determine the parts of

𝐺(𝑥) = , step by step


THANK YOU

W W W. FA B R I K A M . C O M

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