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RATIONAL

FUNTION
RATIONAL FUNCTION
 A rational function is a ratio of polynomials where
the polynomial in the denominator shouldn't be
equal to zero. Isn't it resembling the definition of a
rational number (which is of the form p/q, where q ≠
0)? Did you know Rational functions find application
in different fields in our day-to-day life? Not only do
they describe the relationship between speed,
distance, and time, but also are widely used in the
medical and engineering industry.
TO DETERMINE:

Determine the vertical


and horizontal asymptote
of a rational funcation
TO DETERMINE THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
ASYMPTOTES OF RATIONAL FUNCTIONS, FOLLOW
THESE STEPS:
1. Set the denominator equal to zero and solve to find the vertical
asymptotes.
2.Check the degrees of the polynomials in the numerator and
denominator. If the denominator has a greater degree, there is a
horizontal asymptote at the x-axis.
3.Factor the numerator and denominator.and cancel common
factors
4.Note any values that cause the denominator to be zero in the
simplified expression.
5.Consider any restrictions in the domain where asymptotes do not
occu
“FINDING THE VERTICAL ASYMPTOTE OF
A RATIONAL FUNCTION”

• They are the restrictions on the X-


values of a reduced rational function.
To find the restrictions, equate the
denominator to 0 and solve for X.
FINDING THE HORIZONTAL ASYMPTOTE
OF A RATIONAL FUNCTION

• Let n be the degree of numerator and m be the degree of


denomirator:
• If n<m, y=0.
• If n=m,y = a over b ,where a is the leading coefficient of the
numerator and b is the leading coefficient of the denomirator.
• If n>m, there is no horizontal asymptote.
WHAT IS DOMAIN AND RANGE?
Domain and range refers to the components of a
function

Domain : the set of all possible input values

(independent variables)
Range: The set of all possible output values

(dependent variables)
GRAPHING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS
Here are the steps for graphing a rational function:
1.Identify and draw the vertical asymptote using a dotted line.
2.Identify and draw the horizontal asymptote using a dotted line.
3.Plot the holes (if any)
4.Find x-intercept (by using y = 0) and y-intercept (by x = 0) and plot them.
5.Draw a table of two columns x and y and place the x-intercepts and vertical
asymptotes in the table. Then take some random numbers in the x-column
on either side of each of the x-intercepts and vertical asymptotes.
6.Compute the corresponding y-values by substituting each of them in the
function.
7.Plot all points from the table and join them curves without touching the
asymptotes.
FOR
EXAMPLE:

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