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    The document outlines a method for graphing rational functions by first identifying any vertical asymptotes or holes from values where the denominator is zero, then determining any horizontal asymptotes based on the degrees of the numerator and denominator, and finally finding x-intercepts, y-intercept, performing a sign analysis, and sketching the graph while working through examples of applying each step. Key aspects include analyzing behavior near non-permissible values of the denominator and determining if graphs are of the form y=(a/x)-h+k.

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    9.

    2 – Analysing and Graphing Rational Functions


    Rational Function
    p(x)
    f(x) = , where p(x) and q(x) are polynomials and q(x) ≠ 0
    q(x)

    If q(x) = 0, one of two things can happen:


    0 0
    1. If f(a) = , there will be a discontinuity (hole) in the graph at x = a, because is
    0 0
    indeterminate.
    x2−x−2
    E.g. Determine f(2) for f(x) = x−2

    c c
    2. If f(a) = 0, there will be a vertical asymptote at x = a, because 0 is undefined.
    x2+x−2
    E.g. Determine f(2) for f(x) = x−2
    x2−x−2
    E.g. Graph f(x) = x−2 . Analyse its behavior near its non-permissible value.
    4x−5
    E.g. Graph y = x−2 .
    a
    Is this in the form y = + k?
    x−h

    Because transformations are a bit more difficult, we will examine another method of graphing
    rational functions.
    This method is a key skill for Calculus.

    Graphing Rational Functions


    1. Determine the vertical asymptotes and holes (if any).

    2. Determine the horizontal asymptotes (if any).

    3. Find the x-intercepts. (let y=0)

    4. Find the y-intercept. (let x=0)

    5. Factor the function and perform a sign analysis.

    6. Sketch the graph.


    Vertical Asymptotes
    c
    - Any x value that results in 0
    Discontinuities (Holes)
    0
    - Any x value that results in 0
    Horizontal Asymptotes
    1. If the degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator, the equation of
    the horizontal asymptote is y = 0.
    1
    E.g. y = x+3

    2. If the degree of the numerator and denominator are equal, the equation of the horizontal
    asymptote is y = c, where c is the ratio of the leading coefficients.
    2x2
    E.g. y = x2+x−12
    4x−5
    E.g. Sketch a graph of y = x−2 .

    1. Vertical Asymptotes/Holes 3. x-Intercepts 5. Sign Analysis

    2. Horizontal Asymptotes 4. y-Intercept 6. Sketch


    2x
    E.g. Sketch a graph of y = x2−4.

    1. Vertical Asymptotes/Holes 3. x-Intercepts 5. Sign Analysis

    2. Horizontal Asymptotes 4. y-Intercept 6. Sketch


    x2+2x
    E.g. Sketch a graph of y = x2−4 .

    1. Vertical Asymptotes/Holes 3. x-Intercepts 5. Sign Analysis

    2. Horizontal Asymptotes 4. y-Intercept 6. Sketch

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