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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 79

In Exercises 57–80, follow the seven steps to graph each rational function. f(x)=(3x2+x−4)/(2x2−5x)

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Identify the domain of the function by finding the values of x that make the denominator zero. Solve 2x^2 - 5x = 0 to find these values, since the function is undefined there.
Find the intercepts: For the y-intercept, evaluate f(0) if it is in the domain. For the x-intercepts, set the numerator equal to zero and solve 3x^2 + x - 4 = 0 to find the values of x where f(x) = 0.
Determine any vertical asymptotes by using the values of x that make the denominator zero (from step 1), provided these values do not also make the numerator zero (which would indicate a hole instead).
Find the horizontal or oblique (slant) asymptote by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator polynomials. Since both are degree 2, divide the leading coefficients to find the horizontal asymptote.
Analyze the behavior of the function near the vertical asymptotes and at the ends of the domain by testing values of x in each interval determined by the vertical asymptotes, and use this information to sketch the graph.

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