General Mathematics

Chapter 2
Rational Function
Lesson 1: Rational Equation and Inequalities
Lesson 2: Rational Functions
Lesson 3: Graphing Rational Functions
 Most essential learning Competencies
Quarter 1 , Week 3
1. To determine the (a) intercepts, (b) zeros, and (c)
asymptotes of rational function.
2. Solving problems involving rational function, equation and
inequality
Lesson 2: Rational Function
“To determine the (a) intercepts, (b) zeros,
and (c) asymptotes of rational function”

“Solving problems involving rational

function, equation and inequality
”
 Objectives
1. To determine the (a) intercepts, (b) zeros, and (c)
asymptotes of rational function.
2. Solving problems involving rational function, equation and
inequality
 Finding asymptotes
An asymptote is a line that the graph of a function approaches but
never actually touches. There are vertical asymptotes, horizontal
asymptotes, and oblique asymptotes. Oblique asymptotes are also called
slant asymptotes. Vertical and horizontal asymptotes are vertical and
horizontal lines, respectively. An oblique, or slant, asymptote is an
asymptote that is neither vertical nor horizontal.
Asymptotes are a well-known characteristic of rational functions.
A rational function is a function that is a quotient of functions.
 Finding Vertical Asymptotes
• As we said, there are three types of asymptotes. First,
let's look at how to find the vertical asymptotes of a
rational function. To find vertical asymptotes, we want
to follow these steps.
• Set the denominator equal to zero and solve.
• The values that make the denominator zero are where
you will have vertical asymptotes.
 For example,
Consider the function h(x) = x / (x 2 - 4). To find the vertical
asymptotes, we would set the denominator equal to zero and solve. As
we can see, we have x 2 - 4 = 0 to start out, and then we set each factor to
be equal to zero with (x + 2) multiplied by (x - 2) equaling zero. Then
we solve for both equations.

And thus, the vertical asymptotes of the function are x = -2 and x = 2.

Vertical Asymptotes Graph