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Preparation for Final Exams #4 (Rational Function and Asymptotes)!
1. Find the possible rational zeroes: f ( x) 3x 2 9 x 1
My Work:

Corrections:

1
3

Answer: 1,

2. Find the domain of the rational function: f ( x )

4x 1
x(4 x 2)

My Work:

1
4

Corrections:

1
4

Answer: (,0) (0, ) ( , )

3. What is the vertical asymptote of: f ( x)

My Work: Explain in words how to find the V.A.

Answer: V.A. x 3
x 1 (hole in the graph)

x 1
x 2x 3
2

Corrections:

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4. What is the horizontal asymptote of y

6 x 2 3x 1
5x2 5x 2

My Work:
Explain in words how to find the H.A. and the different
situations.

Answer: y

Corrections:

6
5

5. What is the Slant Asymptote of y

2 x3 x 2 x
(Hint: You will have to use Long Division)
x2 4

My Work: Remember to include 0 as place holders.

Well do this one as a class

Answer: y 2 x 1

Corrections: