Name _________________________Score:____________ -get the domain of the inverse

Section ____________________ Date: ____________ function

Q1Wk1 Construct mathematical models to represent real-life

situations using functions.
x −2
Ex. Sketch the graph of f(x)¿
Specific Objectives for the Day x+ 2
 Find the domain and range of a rational function.
 Determine the: (a) intercepts; (b) zeroes; and (c) How to find the Do the following
Domain Find all x values which do not
asymptotes of rational functions. make the denominator zero.
 Sketch the graph of a rational function. x +2≠ 0, subtract -2 both sides
References x ≠−2
Learning Material in General Mathematics pp. 33-43 The domain of f(x) is
{ x ∈ R|x ≠−2 } or
GENERAL DIRECTIONS:
R ¿ {−2¿}
1. Follow the PROCEDURES (1-4) enumerated below.
Zeroes of the Function/x- Find all x values which make the
2. If you encounter difficulties in following the steps, please numerator zero and the
don’t hesitate to ask help from your parents, siblings, or you intercept denominator non-zero.
may consult directly your teacher. BE RESOURCEFUL! x−2=0, add 2 both sides
PROCEDURES: x=2
1. Prepare the items below: ∴Two (2) is the zero or
Notebook, pen, paper, SLA for the Day, Coloring the x-intercept of the
materials (optional) and Cellphone, Laptop or PC with function.
internet connection (optional)
2. Read the short Introduction below. y-intercept If zero is not in the domain, then
there is no y-intercept.
In this lesson we are going to represent rational x −2 If zero is in the domain, then the
function on its graph. First, you need to understand how to f(x)¿ ,substitute x=0
x+ 2 y-intercept is the value of the
find, the domain and the range, the x and y-intercept, the function at x=0.
0−2
vertical and horizontal asymptote and know how to graph the f(0)¿ ,simplify
rational functions. The graphs of the rational functions can 0+2
be difficult to draw. To sketch a graph of a rational function, −2
f(x)¿ =−1
you can start by finding the domain, range intercept, and 2
asymptotes. ∴The y-intercept is -1.
Let us begin: A rational function with n and m
Horizontal Asymptote
How to find the Do the following degree of the numerator and
Domain Find all x values which do
Since n=m and
denominator respectively then the
-set of all values that the variable not make the denominator a=1∧b=1 then the horizontal asymptote are as
horizontal asymptote is follows:
x can take. zero.
a a. If n¿ m , the horizontal
Zeroes of the Function Find all x values which y= asymptote is y=0
-are the values of x which make make the numerator zero b b. If n=m, the horizontal
the function zero. The real
and the denominator non- 1 a
numbered zeroes are also the x-
zero. y=
intercept of the graph. 1 asymptote is y=
b
, where a and b
y-intercept If zero is not in the domain, y=1 are the leading coefficients of the
-is the function value when x=0. then there is no y-intercept. numerator and denominator
-ordinate of the point where the
If zero is in the domain, respectively.
graph passes through the y-axis.
then the y-intercept is the c. If n> m, there is no
value of the function at horizontal asymptote.
x=0.
Vertical Asymptote Find the values of x where the
Horizontal Asymptote A rational function with n denominator of the reduced
-is a horizontal line y=b where the and m degree of the x +2=¿ 0, subtract -2 both sides rational function is zero.
graph of the function gets closer to
b as x increases or decreases
numerator and denominator x=−2
without bound. respectively then the ∴The vertical asymptote
horizontal asymptote are as is the line x=−2.
follows: Graph the function. However,
Range
a. If n¿ m, the horizontal Graphically, the function gets there may be rational functions
asymptote is y=0 closer to the line y=1 but does not where more advanced techniques
touches it. As a result, one (1) is like calculus are needed.
b. If n=m, the horizontal
the only value not included in the
a range. Hence, the range of the
asymptote is y= , where a
b function is
and b are the leading { y ∈ R| y ≠ 1 } or
coefficients of the R ¿ {1¿}
numerator and denominator Putting all of these together in the Cartesian plane, the graph
respectively. of the function (in red color) is
c. If n> m, there is no
horizontal asymptote.

Vertical Asymptote Find the values of x where

-the vertical line x=a where the
graph of the function either
increase or decrease without
bound as the x-values approaches
a from the right or left.
Range
-set of all values that f(x) can take.
the denominator of the
reduced rational function is
zero.
Graph the function. However,
there may be rational functions
where more advanced techniques
like calculus are needed.
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3. PERFORMANCE TASK. In your activity notebook,

find the domain, range, intercepts and asymptotes of
2 x+ 4
f ( x )= .
x−1

4. EVALUATION
4.1 Answer the problem below in your Quiz Notebook.
4.2 Write all pertinent solution without erasures

Name: __________________ Date: _______

Section/Group: ___________ Quiz No. ____

Graphing Rational Function

Find the domain, range, intercepts and asymptotes of
x2 −1 .
( x )=¿
x