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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 33

Graphing functions Use the guidelines of this section to make a complete graph of f.
f(x) = (x2 + 12)/(2x + 1)

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Identify the domain of the function f(x) = (x^2 + 12)/(2x + 1). The denominator cannot be zero, so set 2x + 1 ≠ 0 and solve for x to find the domain.
Find the x-intercepts by setting the numerator equal to zero: x^2 + 12 = 0. Solve for x to determine if there are any real x-intercepts.
Determine the y-intercept by evaluating f(0). Substitute x = 0 into the function and simplify to find the y-intercept.
Identify any vertical asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to zero: 2x + 1 = 0. Solve for x to find the vertical asymptote.
Analyze the end behavior of the function by finding the horizontal asymptote. Compare the degrees of the numerator and denominator. Since the degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator, perform polynomial long division to find the slant asymptote.

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