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MHF4U1
Unit 3: Rational Functions
K/U APP COM TH
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KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING
1. Find the horizontal/slant asymptotes for the following rational functions: [3K]
(a) f(x)
(b) f(x)
(c)
2. Identify any holes in the graph of f(x) . Graph the function. [3K]
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3. Solve the following equality. Show a geometric representation of your solution. [3K]
(a)
4. Solve the following inequality. Show a geometric representation of your solution.
(a) [4K]
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5. Graph the function: [4K]
APPLICATION
1. Salt water flows into a large tank of pure water. The concentration of the salt in the tank at
t minutes is given by , were c is measured in grams/liter. Properly label the
axes.
a. When does the concentration in the tank reach 5 grams/liter?
b. When is the concentration of salt in the large tank less than 3 grams/litre?
[7T]
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COMMUNICATION
1. Which graph represents ? Explain your reasoning. [2C]
A B
C D
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Reasons:
2. What is the geometric meaning of the equality 4/(X-2) = 3 ? Sketch the graph to show where
the solution would be. [2C]
3. What is the geometric meaning of the rational inequality 1/(x+1)(x-2) < 0 ? Sketch the graph
and show where the solution(s) would be.
[2C]
4. Explain why the inequality has no solution [2C]
5. If is a polynomial function, does always have to have a horizontal asymptote? If no,
provide a counterexample. [2C]
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THINKING
1. Write an equation for the following scenarios: [4T]
(a) A rational quadratic function with no Vas
(b) A rational quadratic function with one VA
(c) A rational quadratic function with two VAs
(d) A rational quadratic function with a slant asymptote
2. Determine a possible equation for each function: [4T]
A. B.
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3. Write an equation for a rational function whose graph of the form has all the
indicated features. [4T]
X-intercept of
Y-intercept of
VA with equation
HA with equation
4. Analyze and sketch the rational function:
[5T]
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BONUS +2
Determine the equation of a rational function with vertical asymptote , a hole
at and a horizontal asymptote