SITUATIONS WITH EQUATIONS Mr.

Min Hwan Choi

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Functions: How do they work?
Y=__________
• For every __________ from the
domain as variable, there is exactly
one _________ from the range as
a result.
• In other words, a function is an
equation for which any _____ that
can be plugged into the equation
will yield exactly one _____ out of
the equation.

Rational Function: • A function as a __________ where

both the __________ and
__________ are polynomials.
• Takes a form of a __________ in
the function; variables present in
numerator, denominator, or both.
• What are the two types of
asymptotes present in Rational
functions?
___________________________
!(#)
• In Y=%(#), we must make sure that
Y=
_________ ___________________________.

Rational Function Knowledge Check: • True or False: A rational function is

where the variable x is only on the
denominator.
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
• What is the efficient way to
calculate equations involving
denominators?
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
• Do you think asymptotes will be
present in all rational functions?
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
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Radical Function:
Y=__________
Radical Function Knowledge Check:
GRAPH OF RATIONAL FUNCTION:
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• A radical function contains a
__________ expression with the
__________ (usually ___) in the
radicand.
• Our variable ___ will usually reside
inside the ______ function.
• Can be __________, __________,
or even _____________________.
• WE CANNOT HAVE __________
__________ INSIDE THE ROOT.
• True or False: There are no
restrictions in radical functions.
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
• If we were to cancel a 4th root of an
expression, what is the best way to
solve?
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
• CRITICAL: What would happen
when we have a negative number
inside a root, say √−1?
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
Draw a rational function (Hint: may be
&
simple as y=')
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Characteristics of Rational Function: • Multiple “______” present; we can

see the function lines on graph are
__________ in some way.
• __________ and __________
asymptote.
• Functions approach the
asymptotes, but __________
__________.
• Higher power rational functions
may present _________________.

GRAPH OF RADICAL FUNCTION: Draw a radical function (Hint: may be

simple as y=√𝑥)

Characteristics of Radical Function: • Starts at a _________, and “hooks”

out; usually shape of a ______-
_________ on its side.
• Does not have _________ result;
does not allow for _________
_________ result on graph.
• _________ and _________ are
restricted, but there exist an
______ _________ on one side.
• Higher-order roots may result in
_________ shape of the ______-
_________; vertically shorter in our
eyes, but on the long-run, may be
infinitely big.
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A fleeting thought… &

• Solve and Graph Y= .
√'

x -1 0 1/4 1/2 1 2 4
y

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