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MHF4U1
Unit 3: Rational Functions
K/U APP COM TH
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KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING

1. Find the horizontal/slant asymptotes for the following rational functions: [3K]

(a) f(x)

(b) f(x)

(c)

2. Identify any holes in the graph of f(x) . Graph the function. [3K]

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3. Solve the following equality. Show a geometric representation of your solution. [3K]

(a)

4. Solve the following inequality. Show a geometric representation of your solution.

(a) [4K]

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 5. Graph the function: [4K]

APPLICATION
1. Salt water flows into a large tank of pure water. The concentration of the salt in the tank at

t minutes is given by , were c is measured in grams/liter. Properly label the

axes.

a. When does the concentration in the tank reach 5 grams/liter?

b. When is the concentration of salt in the large tank less than 3 grams/litre?
[7T]

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COMMUNICATION

1. Which graph represents ? Explain your reasoning. [2C]

A B

C D

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Reasons:

2. What is the geometric meaning of the equality 4/(X-2) = 3 ? Sketch the graph to show where
the solution would be. [2C]

3. What is the geometric meaning of the rational inequality 1/(x+1)(x-2) < 0 ? Sketch the graph
and show where the solution(s) would be.
[2C]

4. Explain why the inequality has no solution [2C]

5. If is a polynomial function, does always have to have a horizontal asymptote? If no,

provide a counterexample. [2C]

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THINKING

1. Write an equation for the following scenarios: [4T]

(a) A rational quadratic function with no Vas

(b) A rational quadratic function with one VA

(c) A rational quadratic function with two VAs

(d) A rational quadratic function with a slant asymptote

2. Determine a possible equation for each function: [4T]

A. B.

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3. Write an equation for a rational function whose graph of the form has all the
indicated features. [4T]

 X-intercept of

 Y-intercept of

 VA with equation

 HA with equation

4. Analyze and sketch the rational function:

[5T]

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BONUS +2

Determine the equation of a rational function with vertical asymptote , a hole

at and a horizontal asymptote