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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 49

Use transformations of f(x)=1/x or f(x)=1/x2 to graph each rational function. g(x)=1/(x+1) − 2

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Identify the base function given, which is \( f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \). This is the parent function for the transformation.
Recognize the transformation inside the function's argument: \( x + 1 \). This represents a horizontal shift to the left by 1 unit because adding 1 inside the function moves the graph left.
Next, observe the \( -2 \) outside the fraction. This indicates a vertical shift downward by 2 units.
Combine these transformations to write the transformed function as \( g(x) = \frac{1}{x + 1} - 2 \). This means the graph of \( f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \) is shifted left 1 unit and down 2 units.
To graph \( g(x) \), start with the graph of \( f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \), shift every point left by 1, then shift every point down by 2. Also, update the vertical and horizontal asymptotes accordingly: the vertical asymptote moves from \( x=0 \) to \( x=-1 \), and the horizontal asymptote moves from \( y=0 \) to \( y=-2 \).

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