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Graphing Rational Functions

The document outlines the analysis of a rational function, detailing its domain, intercepts, asymptotes, critical points, and concavity. It specifies the function's behavior, indicating it is increasing for x > 0 and decreasing for x < 0, with identified vertical and horizontal asymptotes. A final graph sketch is included to visualize all features discussed.

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Graphing Rational Functions

The document outlines the analysis of a rational function, detailing its domain, intercepts, asymptotes, critical points, and concavity. It specifies the function's behavior, indicating it is increasing for x > 0 and decreasing for x < 0, with identified vertical and horizontal asymptotes. A final graph sketch is included to visualize all features discussed.

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Graphing Rational Functions

• Student Name: ___HEIWEI ZHANG___

Function:
Overview
• Derivatives
• Intercepts
• Asymptotes
• Critical Points
• Concavity
• Sketch
Domain
• x ≠ ±2
• Domain: all real numbers except ±2
Intercepts
• x-intercepts: ±3
• y-intercept: 9/4
Asymptotes
• Vertical: x = ±2
• Horizontal: y = 1
First Derivative
Critical Point
• (0, 9/4)
Increasing/Decreasing
• Increasing when x > 0
• Decreasing when x < 0
Second Derivative
• Use quotient rule again (explain in video)
Concavity
• Changes depending on sign of second derivative
Graph
• Final sketch shown below
Graph Visualization
Conclusion
• All features identified and graph sketched

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