Worksheet A: (Topics 1.9 – 1.
10) Vertical Asymptotes and Holes Name: Aziz Arifov
Directions: For each of the following rational functions, determine and label any values of where the graph has a hole
or vertical asymptote.
1. 2. 3.
Hole @ x = 5
f(x) = x-1 / x+2
4. 5. 6.
Directions: For each of the following, write the left and right limit statements for as approaches 3.
7. 8. 9.
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Directions: Write an equation of a rational function that has the following properties.
10. The graph of has a hole at and vertical asymptotes at and .
1. Step 1
Since there is a hole at x=3, (𝑥−3) must be in both the numerator and denominator.
2. Step 2
Since there are vertical asymptotes at
𝑥=−2 and x=1, the factors (x+2) and (x−1) must be in the denominator.
Worksheet A :Topics 1.9−1.10 Rational Functions: VA∧Holes Created by Bryan Passwater
Step 3 Solution.
𝑓(𝑥)=(𝑥−3) / (𝑥+2)(𝑥−1)(𝑥−3)
11. The graph of has a hole at , a vertical asymptote at , and a zero at .
1. Step 1
Since there is a hole at x=-1, (𝑥+1) must be in both the numerator and denominator.
2. Step 2
Since there are vertical asymptotes at
𝑥=7 and x=-2, the factors (x-7) and (x+2) must be in the denominator.
Step 3 Solution.
𝑓(𝑥)=(𝑥+1) / (𝑥-7)(𝑥+2)(𝑥+1)
3. 12. The graph of has a hole at and , a vertical asymptote at , and a zero at .
Step 1
Since there is a hole at x=2 and x=5, (𝑥−2) & (𝑥−5) must be in both the numerator and denominator.
Step 2
Since there is a vertical asymptote at 𝑥=0, the factors x must be in the denominator.
Step 3
To create a zero at x=1, include the factor of (x-1) in the numerator.
Step 4 Solution.
𝑓(𝑥)=(x-1)(𝑥−2)(x-5)/x(x−2)(x-5)
Worksheet A :Topics 1.9−1.10 Rational Functions: VA∧Holes Created by Bryan Passwater
