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2.2 – Graphing Rational Functions

Warm Up: Factor the following polynomials completely and identify any and all roots.
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Rational Functions: A function that can be written as a ratio of two polynomial expressions.
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Rational Parent Function: ,(!) = $
Reference Guide: How to find the …
- Same Degrees: HA is the ratio of the leading coefficients
Horizontal - Top Heavy (numerator has higher exponent) – No HA PossibleslantAsymptote
Asymptote(s) - Bottom Heavy (denominator has higher exponent) – HA is 0 = 0

& - Slant/Oblique Asymptotes: When the numerator is exactly one degree

higher than the denominator
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Asymptote(s) o Cannot have slant & horizontal asymptotes – only one or the
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Vertical
- Set denominator equal to 0 and solve Use VerticalAsymptotes
Asymptote(s) to helpdetermine
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x-intercept(s) - Set numerator equal to 0 and solve.

y-intercept(s) - Find ,(0)

Discontinuities - If factors simplify (cross out) from the numerator AND denominator, set
(Hole(s)) that factor equal to 0 and solve.
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Vertical Asymptote(s): 1
Horizontal Asymptote: 3
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Slant Asymptote:None
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Hole(s):None

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Domain: x DuttW

Range: to o u3,0
End Behavior:
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2) !(#) = "! #$"#!

Vertical Asymptote(s): 1
Horizontal Asymptote: 4 1

Slant Asymptote:none

Hole(s): 3 f3 33 4 2 3,3 c II
x-int: 3
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y-int:7101
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Domain: x Dutt3U 3,0

Range: 0,1101,30
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Vertical Asymptote(s): 1
Horizontal Asymptote:None

Slant Asymptote:

Hole(s):

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Domain: to HU1,0

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Vertical Asymptote(s):
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Horizontal Asymptote:
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Slant Asymptote: Ii
Hole(s):None

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