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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 69

Follow the seven steps to graph each rational function. f(x)=2x2/(x2+4)

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Identify the domain of the function by finding all values of \(x\) for which the denominator is not zero. For \(f(x) = \frac{2x^{2}}{x^{2} + 4}\), set the denominator equal to zero: \(x^{2} + 4 = 0\) and solve for \(x\).
Find the intercepts: To find the \(y\)-intercept, evaluate \(f(0)\). To find the \(x\)-intercepts, set the numerator equal to zero and solve for \(x\).
Determine any vertical asymptotes by analyzing where the denominator is zero and the numerator is not zero. Since the denominator is \(x^{2} + 4\), check if it has real roots.
Find the horizontal asymptote by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator polynomials. Since both numerator and denominator are degree 2, divide the leading coefficients to find the horizontal asymptote.
Analyze the behavior of the function near the asymptotes and at large values of \(x\) to understand the end behavior, then sketch the graph using all the information gathered.

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