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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema 77

In Exercises 57–80, follow the seven steps to graph each rational function. f(x)=(x2+x−12)/(x2−4)

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Identify the domain of the function by finding the values of x that make the denominator zero. Solve x^2 - 4 = 0 to find these values, since division by zero is undefined.
Factor both the numerator and denominator to simplify the function if possible. Factor x^2 + x - 12 and x^2 - 4 to their binomial factors.
Determine the vertical asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to zero and solving for x. These are the values excluded from the domain where the function may approach infinity or negative infinity.
Find the horizontal or oblique asymptote by comparing the degrees of the numerator and denominator polynomials. Use the degree rules to determine the end behavior of the function.
Calculate the x-intercepts by setting the numerator equal to zero and solving for x, and find the y-intercept by evaluating f(0) if it is in the domain.

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