Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through each function one by one, finding the equations of vertical asymptotes, identifying any holes, and determining if there are horizontal or oblique asymptotes.
Analyzing Each Function
(a)
- Vertical Asymptotes: Set the denominator . Thus, there is a vertical asymptote at .
- Holes: There are no common factors in the numerator and denominator, so there are no holes.
- Horizontal Asymptotes: Since the degree of the numerator (1) is equal to the degree of the denominator (1), the horizontal asymptote is given by the ratio of the leading coefficients. So, .
(b)
- Vertical Asymptotes: Set . So, there is a vertical asymptote at .
- Holes: The numerator and the denominator share a common factor of . After canceling, the function simplifies to . Thus, there is a hole at .
- Horizontal Asymptotes: After simplification, the function is constant , so this line acts as a horizontal asymptote.
(c)
- Vertical Asymptotes: Set . So, there is a vertical asymptote at .
- Holes: There are no common factors in the numerator and denominator, so there are no holes.
- Horizontal Asymptotes: Since the degree of the numerator (1) is equal to the degree of the denominator (1), the horizontal asymptote is given by the ratio of the leading coefficients. Therefore, .
(d)
- Vertical Asymptotes: Set . So, there is a vertical asymptote at .
- Holes: There are no common factors in the numerator and denominator, so there are no holes.
- Oblique Asymptotes: Since the degree of the numerator (2) is greater than the degree of the denominator (1), there is an oblique asymptote. Perform polynomial division on , yielding . Thus, the oblique asymptote is .
(e)
- Vertical Asymptotes: Factor the denominator: . Setting each factor to zero gives vertical asymptotes at and .
- Holes: There are no common factors between the numerator and the denominator, so there are no holes.
- Horizontal Asymptotes: Since the degree of the numerator (0) is less than the degree of the denominator (2), there is a horizontal asymptote at .
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Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- How do you determine whether a rational function has an oblique asymptote?
- What steps are involved in finding holes in a rational function?
- How can you verify the horizontal asymptote for a rational function?
- Why do holes occur only when the numerator and denominator share a factor?
- How can polynomial division be used to find oblique asymptotes?
Tip: Remember that a vertical asymptote occurs when the denominator is zero and cannot be canceled out, while a hole occurs when a factor in both the numerator and denominator is canceled.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rational Functions
Vertical Asymptotes
Horizontal Asymptotes
Oblique Asymptotes
Holes in Functions
Polynomial Division
Formulas
Vertical Asymptote: Set denominator equal to zero
Horizontal Asymptote: Degree comparison or ratio of leading coefficients
Oblique Asymptote: Polynomial division when numerator degree > denominator degree
Theorems
Asymptote Theorem
Polynomial Division for Oblique Asymptotes
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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