Math Problem Statement

Consider the following rational function.

f(x)=1/x+9

Step 3 of 3: Identify four ordered pairs on the graph of the function.

Solution

To find four ordered pairs on the graph of the rational function f(x)=1x+9f(x) = \frac{1}{x} + 9, we substitute various xx-values into the function and compute the corresponding yy-values.


Step-by-step process:

  1. Choose values of xx: Select a mix of positive and negative values, and avoid x=0x = 0 since the function is undefined at x=0x = 0.

  2. Substitute into f(x)=1x+9f(x) = \frac{1}{x} + 9: Calculate yy for each chosen xx.


Ordered pairs:

Here are the calculations for specific values of xx:

  1. For x=1x = 1:
    f(1)=11+9=1+9=10f(1) = \frac{1}{1} + 9 = 1 + 9 = 10
    Ordered pair: (1,10)(1, 10)

  2. For x=1x = -1:
    f(1)=11+9=1+9=8f(-1) = \frac{1}{-1} + 9 = -1 + 9 = 8
    Ordered pair: (1,8)(-1, 8)

  3. For x=2x = 2:
    f(2)=12+9=0.5+9=9.5f(2) = \frac{1}{2} + 9 = 0.5 + 9 = 9.5
    Ordered pair: (2,9.5)(2, 9.5)

  4. For x=2x = -2:
    f(2)=12+9=0.5+9=8.5f(-2) = \frac{1}{-2} + 9 = -0.5 + 9 = 8.5
    Ordered pair: (2,8.5)(-2, 8.5)


Final Answer:

The four ordered pairs are:
(1,10),(1,8),(2,9.5),(2,8.5)(1, 10), \, (-1, 8), \, (2, 9.5), \, (-2, 8.5)

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the domain and range of f(x)=1x+9f(x) = \frac{1}{x} + 9?
  2. How does the vertical asymptote at x=0x = 0 affect the graph of f(x)f(x)?
  3. What happens to f(x)f(x) as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty?
  4. Can you identify the horizontal asymptote of f(x)f(x)?
  5. How would the graph of f(x)=1x+9f(x) = \frac{1}{x} + 9 change if the +9+9 were replaced with +k+k?

Tip: Always check the domain of rational functions to avoid dividing by zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Rational Functions
Graphing

Formulas

f(x) = 1/x + 9

Theorems

Properties of Rational Functions
Asymptote Behavior

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11