Graphing Rational Functions

Select the graph that show the corresponding vertical & horizontal asymptotes to this function

• 
• 
• 
• 

Which equation best represents the graph?

What is the Vertical Asymptotes? 

• x= -5

• x= 5

• x= 6

• x= -6

What are the asymptotes?

• x = -3        y = 1  

• x = 3         y = 1

• x = -3        y = -1

• x = 3         y = -1

What is the equation of the graph pictured?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Label the graph

b

c

d

e

a

y-intercept

x-axis

Vertical Asymptote

origin

Horizontal Asymptote

What are the asymptotes?

• x = -1         y = -3

• x = 1          y = -3

• x = -1         y = 3

• x = 1          y = 3

Which of the following represents the graph below?

• 
• 
• 
• 

What is the horizontal asymptote? 

• x = 2

• x = 7

• y = 2

• y = 7

What is an asymptote?

• an imaginary line that your function never touches

• a part of your function

• a point on your graph

• a type of fruit