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Rational Functions

The document is a Rational Functions Worksheet with five questions that involve analyzing various rational functions. Each question requires students to find the domain, asymptotes, intercepts, and graph the functions, as well as check for holes and symmetry. Instructions emphasize showing work and labeling key features on graphs.

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Rational Functions

The document is a Rational Functions Worksheet with five questions that involve analyzing various rational functions. Each question requires students to find the domain, asymptotes, intercepts, and graph the functions, as well as check for holes and symmetry. Instructions emphasize showing work and labeling key features on graphs.

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Rational Functions Worksheet

Name: ______________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________

Question 1

x−1
For f (x)= 2 :
x −5 x +6

a) Domain: Find all real numbers where f (x) is defined.


b) Asymptotes: Identify vertical and horizontal asymptotes (if any).
c) Intercepts: Find x - and y -intercepts.

d) Graph: Sketch the graph using 2–3 additional points.


e) Hole: Does this function have a hole? Explain.

Question 2
2
3 x +2
For f (x)= 2
:
x −4

a) Domain: Determine where f (x) is undefined.


b) Asymptotes: Find vertical and horizontal asymptotes.
c) Intercepts: Calculate all intercepts (if they exist).
d) Symmetry: Check if the function is even, odd, or neither.
e) Graph: Plot the asymptotes, intercepts, and 2 additional points.

Question 3
2
x −4 x
For f (x)= 2
:
x −9

a) Domain: State restrictions on x .


b) Asymptotes: Identify vertical/horizontal asymptotes.
c) Intercepts: Find x - and y -intercepts.
d) Hole: Simplify the function and check for discontinuities.
e) Graph: Sketch the curve, labeling key features.

Question 4
2
x −5 x +6
For f (x)= 2
:
x −2 x−3
a) Domain: Determine the domain.
b) Asymptotes: Find vertical asymptotes and horizontal asymptotes.
c) Intercepts: Solve for x - and y -intercepts.

d) Hole: Identify the coordinates of any holes.


e) Graph: Draw the graph, showing asymptotic behavior and holes.

Question 5 (Oblique Asymptote)


2
For f (x)=
x −4 x+ 5 :
x−2

a) Domain: State where f (x) is defined.


b) Asymptotes: Find vertical and oblique asymptotes.
c) Intercepts: Calculate y -intercept and check for x -intercepts.

d) Behavior: Describe end behavior using limits.


e) Graph: Sketch the curve, including the oblique asymptote and key points.

Instructions

1. Show all work and reasoning.

2. For graphing, label asymptotes, intercepts, and holes.

3. Use dashed lines for asymptotes.

Numerator
Hint for Oblique Asymptotes: Perform polynomial long division for .
Denominator

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