DF 3

Polynomial and rational functions can be used to model a wide variety of phenomena of
science, technology, and everyday life.
Choose one of these sectors and give an example of a polynomial or rational function modeling
a situation in that sector. [Hint: see the examples and exercises in the book.]
Go to www.desmos.com/calculator, write your equation, or function, and develop your
explanation using the properties of graphs.
Your Discussion should be a minimum of 250 words in length and not more than 750 words.

Rational function can be applied in phenomenon of science example for education, which can
be use for graded quiz.
If I put my target answering 85% from questions to get B, and , while I just got answer 8
questions from 15 questions. How many correct answers to the total questions to get B?
The equation for my quiz should be : \frac{8+x}{15+x}
Here is the graph

The graph is flat asymptote because the intercept is near with the x-axis if y = 0 =
8/15 0,53333. so the asymptote equation is (0,0,5333) which is near with the
equation (\frac{8+x}{15+x}

The algebraic:
85% = (\frac{8+x}{15+x}
85(15+x)=(\frac{8+x}{15+x}(15+x)
0,85 (15+x) = 8+x
12.75+(0,85x) = 8+x
12,75-8 = x-(0.85x)
4,75= 0,15x
4,75-0,15=x
4,6 = x