Rational Functions and Their Domains
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1) Given the following rational expressions:
1 2x - 3 -3 2 2
( )= ( )= ( ) = ( )= ( ) =
x+6 x-2 ( x + 1x)(- 4 ) 2- 4
a) Find the numerical values of all the rational expressions for the values of What do we see in the
next set:1; 0 4-4 2 { }
b) Is it always possible to find the numerical value? If not, indicate when it is not possible to do so.
c) What is the domain of definition of each of the expressions?
2) Determine the domain of the following rational functions:
3 2x - 3 6 1 - 3x 2x - 9
( )= ( )= ( ) = ( )= ( ) =
-x + 4 4x - 2 -2x ( x + 51)(- x ) 2-
5x + 4
3) Given the following homographic functions, determine in each: domain, root, and sign scheme:
x-3 2x 7-x -4
( )= ( )= ( )= ( ) =
-x + 5 3x - 6 1-x
4) Given the graphs of the homographic functions f and g, determine in each one:
. Domain
. Root
. Arranged at the origin
. Scheme of the sign
. Route
. Equations of the asymptotes
5) Given the following homographic functions, determine the equations of the asymptotes for each one:
x-2 2x 5-x 2
( )= ( )= ℎ( ) = ( )=
-x + 1 4x + 6 3x 1-x
6) Write the expression of a homographic function that has the following asymptotes:
a) Vertical:x = 2 y horizontal:y = 1 c)Vertical:x = 0 y horizontal:y = 2
b) Vertical:x = -3 y horizontal:y = -1 d) Vertical:x = -2 y horizontal:y = 0
Practical: Rational Function Prof. Gabriela Cella
Mathematics 4th year
7)Escribe en cada caso laexpresiónde una función homográfica f, que tenga:
a) ( =) ℝ − 3horizontal
{ } asymptotey = 3
b) ( =) ℝ − 1and } x=4
{ root
1
c) ( =) ℝ − 0yf{ 0 }= ( )
2
-4
8) a) Daddy : ( =)
+
Determine the values of y knowing that: = R -({3}
) and whatf(1) = 4
−
b) Dada : ( )=
-2 −
Determinar los valores de y , knowing that:
9) Carry out the complete analytical study and graphical representation of the following homographic functions:
x+6 4x + 8 6x
: ( ) = : ( ) = ℎ: ℎ( ) =
-x + 3 1-x 8 - 2x
x-3 4
: ( ) = :( ) = : ( )=
-3x 2x + 7
-3
Dada : (= )
− +
3
a) Determine the values of y , sabiendo que: ( R) - {3}and what = it is the root of ( )
2
b) For the values of y found: I) Perform E.A and R.G of f(x)
II) Find the image of -2 in f
-2 +
Dada : (= )
+1
a) Determine the values of y knowing that:y = -1 it is a horizontal asymptote and that (−1) = −6
b) For the values of y found: I) Perform E.A and R.G of g(x)
II) Solver:g(x) = -2
6 +
Dadaℎ: ℎ (= ) -3
a) Determine the values of y , knowing that:x = 0 it is a vertical asymptote of h and thath(2) = -1
b) For the values of y found: I) Carry out A.E and R.G of h(x)
II) Find the image of -1 and the preimage of 4
13) Determine in each case the analytical expression of the graphed function:
Practical: Rational Function Prof. Gabriela Cella
Common questions
Powered by AIA rational expression is undefined at specific values of \( x \) where the denominator equals zero, as division by zero is undefined. You need to solve for \( x \) in the equation where the denominator equals zero .
The domain of the rational expression \( \frac{1}{2x - 3} \) is all real numbers except \( x = \frac{3}{2} \) because the denominator cannot be zero .
To determine the image of a specific \( x \)-value, substitute the \( x \)-value into the function's expression and solve for \( f(x) \) to find the corresponding \( y \)-value on the graph. This provides the function's output at the specified input .
A complete analytical study of a homographic function includes determining its domain, finding the roots, calculating and plotting any intercepts, determining the equations of asymptotes, evaluating the sign scheme, and studying the behavior of the function as \( x \) approaches those asymptotes .
A homographic function might be undefined at certain values where the denominator equals zero, leading to vertical asymptotes at these points. This affects the graph by creating discontinuities at these values, where the graph approaches but never touches the vertical line .
A homographic function is a specific type of rational function characterized by having two asymptotes (one vertical and one horizontal or oblique), leading to distinct hyperbolic shapes in graphs. It includes functions of the form \( \frac{ax + b}{cx + d} \) where \( c \neq 0 \).
A horizontal asymptote of \( y = -1 \) implies that as \( x \to \pm \infty \), \( f(x) \to -1 \). To ensure \( f(-1) = -6 \), modify the constant terms in the function so it accounts for the desired deviation at \( x = -1 \, \) ensuring \( f(-1) = -6\) still adheres under these conditions .
To construct a homographic function given specific vertical and horizontal asymptotes \( x = a \) and \( y = b \), respectively, express the function as \( f(x) = \frac{ax + c}{bx + d} \). Choose coefficients such that when \( x = a \), the denominator approaches zero (vertical asymptote), and as \( x \to \pm \infty \), \( f(x) \to b \) (horizontal asymptote).
Determining the equations of asymptotes in homographic functions is important because they indicate the behavior of the function as \( x \) approaches specific values or infinity, providing insight into the function's limits and helping to sketch its graph accurately .
The root of a homographic function is the value of \( x \) that makes the numerator zero, thereby making the entire function equal to zero. It is significant because it represents the \( x \)-intercept of the function on the graph .