Written Work #7 - Graphing Rational Functions
Complete the following exercises. Make sure to keep your work clean, organized, and not
cramped together. You will lost points if I can’t read or understand your work.
(x+1)(x−3)
1. Consider the rational function R(x) = (x+1)(x−4) , and answer the following parts.
(a) Find the domain of R(x).
(b) Determine any vertical asymptotes.
(c) Determine any holes1 .
(d) Determine the horizontal asymptote.
(e) Find the y-intercept1 .
(f) Find the x-intercepts1 .
(g) Create a sign diagram.
(h) Sketch the function R(x). Start by plotting points (ie. x-intercepts, y-intercept, any holes2 ),
then draw any asymptote lines. Lastly, use the sign diagram to connect-the-dots making
sure to not draw over any vertical asymptotes.
1
Recall this should be written as a point (x, y)
2
Denote on plot with open circle