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The document contains a homework assignment for MATH 021, focusing on analyzing a polynomial function P(x) and a rational function R(x). It includes tasks such as finding intercepts, determining end behavior, and sketching graphs. The assignment requires the use of a calculator for specific calculations and emphasizes the importance of understanding function behavior.

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The document contains a homework assignment for MATH 021, focusing on analyzing a polynomial function P(x) and a rational function R(x). It includes tasks such as finding intercepts, determining end behavior, and sketching graphs. The assignment requires the use of a calculator for specific calculations and emphasizes the importance of understanding function behavior.

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Semester 461 Homework 2B MATH 021 Section: Date:

1. Consider the polynomial P (x) = 14 (x + 1)(x − 2)2 (x − 4).


a. Find all x-intercepts of the graph of P.

b. Find the y-intercept of the graph of P.

c. Determine the end behavior of the polynomial function P.

d. Fill out the table below (use a calculator for this step; round your answer to 1 decimal place):

x −0.3 −0.1 1.8 2.2 3.0 3.4 3.8


P (x)

e. Use all information in a.-b.-c. and all test points in d. to sketch the graph of P below.
y
5

x
-5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5
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2. Consider the rational function R(x) = .
(x − 2)(x − 2)
a. Find the x- and y-intercepts of the graph of R.

b. Find the vertical asymptote of the graph of R.

c. Find the horizontal asymptote of the graph of R.

d. Choose test points to determine the behavior of the graph of R near the vertical asymptote.

as x →

the sign of R(x) is

so y →

e. Use all information in a.-b.-c.-d. and some test points to sketch the graph of R below.
y
10

x
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

-10

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