General Mathematics

First Semester – Module 3

Rational Functions

Name of Student:Anton Angelo S. Novela Grade Level:11

Name of Teacher:Ms. Salanap Section:Cooperation

SIMPLIFIED MELC-BASED BUDGET OF LESSON

September 14 – 18, 2020

Performance Standard:
The learner is able to accurately formulate and solve real-life problems involving
rational functions.
MELC:
1. Determines the: (a) intercepts; (b) zeroes; and (c) asymptotes of rational
functions M11GM-Ic-1
2. Solves problems involving rational functions, equations, and inequalities.
M11GM-Ic-3
Duration: 60 minutes
First Day Second Day Third Day
Read and analyze Let’s Read and analyze Let’s Read and analyze Let’s
Process Day 1 and aswer Process Day 2 and aswer Process Day 3 and aswer
Let’s Do this Day 1 Let’s Do this Day 2 Let’s Do this Day 3

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DAY 1
The y-axis or x=0 is said to be a vertical asymptote of the graph. A rational function
may have no vertical asymptotes, one vertical asymptote, or several vertical
asymptotes. The graph of a rational function never intersects a vertical asymptote. We
will use dashed lines to show asymptotes.

Example:

DAY 2

The line y=0 (that is, the x-axis ) is a horizontal asymptote of the graph. Many, but not
all, rational functions have horizontal asymptotes.
Recall that a rational function may have several vertical
asymptotes. By contrast, it can have at most one horizontal
asymptote. Although a graph can never intersect a vertical
asymptote, it may cross its horizontal asymptote.
DAY 3
Rational Functions:
1. Find the (if there is one) by evaluating
2. Find the (if there are any) by solving the equation
3. Find any vertical asymptote(s) by solving the equation
4. Find the horizontal asymptote (if there is one) using the rule for determining the
horizontal asymptote of a rational function.
5. Plot at least one point between and beyond each and vertical asymptote.
6. Use the information obtained previously to graph the function between and beyond
the vertical asymptotes.

EXAMPLE HOW TO GRAPH FUNCTION

DAY 1

Find the vertical asymptotes, if any, of the graph of each rational function:
x
a. f ( x )= 2
x −1
x
Vertical Asymptotes:f(x)= f ( x )= = x=-1 x=1
( x +1)¿ ¿
 x−1
g ( x )=
x 2−1
x−1
Vertical Asymptotes: f ( x )= x=-1
( x +1)¿ ¿
x
b. h ( x )= 2
x −1
x
Vertical Asymptotes: f(x)= f ( x )= = x=-1 x=1
( x +1)¿ ¿

DAY 2
Find the horizontal asymptotes, if any, of the graph of each rational function:
9 x2
a. f ( x )=
3 x 2+1
9
Horizontal Asymptotes: f ( x )= = y=3
3
9x
b. f ( x )=
3 x 2+1
Horizontal Asymptotes: y=0
9 x3
c. f ( x )=
3 x 2+1
No Horizontal Asymptotes
DAY 3

Find the vertical asymptotes, if any, of the graph of each rational function:

x4
a. f ( x )=
x 2+ 1
No Vertical Asymptotes
3 x2
b. f ( x )=
x 2+ 1

No Vertical Asymptotes

How to find the intercepts?

How to find the zeroes?
How to find the asymptotes?

REFERENCES

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