Solving Rational Equations and Graphing Rational Functions

What is the Vertical Asymptotes?

• x= -4

• x= -4,5

• x= -5,5

• x= 4

• 2

• -2

• -6

• 6

Find the vertical asymptote.

• x=-5

• x=1/2

• x=-1/2

• x=-3

• x=2

 Identify the hole(s) in the graph.

• There are no holes

• The degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator. "Top-heavy"

• The degree of the numerator is equal to the degree of the denominator.

• The degree of the numerator is less than the degree of the denominator. "Bottom-heavy"

• Rational functions can never have horizontal asymptotes at y=0.

What is the X-Intercept?

• x= 0

• x= 4

• x= 5

• x= -5

What are the x-intercepts?

• x= 2/3

• x= 4, x = -2

• x= -8, x = 1

• x= -4, x = 2

What (if any) holes exist?

• x=2

• x=2 and x=3

• x=-3

• x=3

What is/are the vertical asymptote(s)?

• x=-2

• x=2 and x=3

• x=-3

• x=3

Name any holes of the function.

• x=0

• none

• x=1