Practice

Topic 4 Rational Functions

1. Sketch each of the following rational functions, and describe the indicated characteristics. Where possible, graph based on transformations of or . Verify using your graphing calculator. (a) Vertical Asymptote: Horizontal Asymptote: Domain: Range: -intercept: -intercept:

(b) Vertical Asymptote: Horizontal Asymptote: Domain: Range: -intercept: -intercept:

(c) Vertical Asymptote: Horizontal Asymptote: Domain: Range: -intercept: -intercept:

2. State the equation of any asymptotes for each: (a) (b) (c)

(a)

3. Write an equation for the following functions, in the form .

(b)

4. For the rational function sketch.

, identify any asymptotes and use your graphing calculator to help

Vertical Asymptote: Horizontal Asymptote: Domain: Range: -intercept: -intercept:

TOPIC 5 ANALYZING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS

MATH 30-1 CLASS BOOKLET IV

Alberta Ed Learning Outcome: Sketch and analyze (vertical asymptotes or point of discontinuity, domain, - and - intercepts) rational functions.

Explore 1a

Fill out the table of values for the rational function Plot the resulting points on the grid provided. Verify using your calculator. Describe the resulting graph. State the domain and range

-3 -1 0 1 2 3 4

0 Domain: Range: -intercept: -intercept:

Explore 1b

Factor the numerator of the function Simplify the resulting equation by cancelling Make a conjecture on the effect on the graph of a rational function when the factor Which provides a NPV cancels out with a term in the numerator. Test your conjecture with the function

Explore 2

Use your graphing clac. to sketch the function

. .

Set your window to match that provided, obtain points from your calculator and copy the graph here.

On your calculator, use TRACE to determine the value when

Describe the effect on the graph

Factor / simplify the expression. Describe the characteristics of the graph. Make a conjecture of the two types of NPV effects on a rational function graph.

Domain: -intercept:

Range: -intercept:

Explore 3 Describe the graph of in terms of domain, range, and nature of discontinuities. (Sketch)

Practice 1. For the rational function (a) Any non-permissible values , sketch and state:

(b) Any intercepts

(c) Vertical Asymptote or Point of Discontinuity

(d) Behavior near each NPV

(e) Domain and Range

2. For the rational function (a) Any non-permissible values

, sketch and state:

(b) Any intercepts

(c) Vertical Asymptote or Point of Discontinuity

(d) Behavior near each NPV

(e) Domain and Range

3. State the NPVs and effect on resulting graph (PD or VA) for the following functions: (a) (b)

4. For each of the following functions, factor and simplify to describe the graph characteristics. (a) (b)

Domain: Range: Types of discontinuities (VA or PD):

Domain: Range: Types of discontinuities (VA or PD):

-intercept:

-intercept:

-intercept:

-intercept:

5. Write the equation for each rational function: (a) (b)

WRONG Equation, replace the -4 on top with (x-4) 6.

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8.

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10.

TOPIC 6 RATIONAL EQUATIONS

MATH 30-1 CLASS BOOKLET IV

Alberta Ed Learning Outcome: Find the zeros of a rational function graphically and explain their relationship to the -intercepts of the graph and the roots of an equation.

Connect Like all equations in this course, rational equations can be solved either algebraically, or graphically. The solutions (or roots) of a radical equation are the same as the -intercpets of the function. Consider the equation We can solve this equation: Graphing: Option 1 Graph Find point(s) of intersection &

Algebraically:
Multiply all 3 terms by the LCD Cancel / simplify

Solve the resulting quadratic equation by factoring

or The solutions, or roots of a rational equation are equivalent to the -intercepts of the corresponding function. So equations can be solved graphically! *When solving algebraically watch for extraneous roots. (We should still verify graphically or by substituting
solutions into the equation)

Option 2 Graph and find the zeros

Practice 1. Solve each equation algebraically, and verify graphically. (a) (b)

2. Solve each equation graphically, and verify by substituting your solution(s) by substituting into the original equation. (a) (b)

3. Solve the following equation graphically, round each solution to the nearest hundredth.