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Rational function
/ɹˈaʃənəl fˈʌŋkʃən/
/ɹˈæʃənəl fˈʌŋkʃən/
Rational function
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fonction rationnelle
a function that can be expressed as the ratio of two polynomials, where the denominator is not zero
Exemple
The graph of a rational function can have holes where the numerator and denominator have common factors that cancel out.
When graphing a rational function, it's important to identify any asymptotes and intercepts to understand its behavior.
To find the vertical asymptotes of a rational function, set the denominator equal to zero and solve for
To find the vertical asymptotes of a rational function, set the denominator equal to zero and solve for x.
A rational function may have vertical asymptotes where the function approaches infinity.