Asymptotes and Intercepts of a Rational Function

Asymptotes and Intercepts of a Rational Function

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to determine horizontal and vertical asymptotes in rational functions. It covers the importance of leading coefficients for horizontal asymptotes and solving the denominator for vertical asymptotes. The tutorial also discusses identifying holes in the graph and factoring quadratics into binomials. Finally, it explains how to find x and y intercepts, emphasizing the importance of checking for holes and using different methods for solving.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the horizontal asymptote when the degrees of the numerator and denominator are equal?

The ratio of the leading coefficients

The sum of the leading coefficients

The difference of the leading coefficients

The product of the leading coefficients

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you determine the vertical asymptote of a rational function?

Set the numerator equal to zero

Set both numerator and denominator equal to zero

Set the denominator equal to zero

Set the leading coefficients equal to zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you check for when finding vertical asymptotes to ensure accuracy?

Check for holes in the graph

Ensure the degrees of numerator and denominator are equal

Ensure the numerator is in standard form

Verify the leading coefficient is positive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you find the x-intercepts of a rational function?

Set the numerator equal to zero

Set the leading coefficients equal to zero

Set the denominator equal to zero

Set both numerator and denominator equal to zero

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a quick method to find the y-intercept of a rational function?

Set the numerator equal to zero

Take the constant term of the numerator over the constant term of the denominator

Plug zero into all x terms

Set the denominator equal to zero

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