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4.3 Rational Functions I
4.3 Rational Functions I
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Rational Functions I
A rational function is a function of the form
y=L
x
y
y=L
x y = R(x)
x=c Vertical Asymptotes
y
x
x=c
y
x
If an asymptote is neither horizontal nor vertical
it is called oblique.
y
x
Theorem Locating Vertical Asymptotes
A rational function
Vertical asymptote: x = -4
Consider the rational function
Horizontal asymptote: y = 0