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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms.

Caruso

3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2

We want to analyze rational functions that have quadratic polynomials. Recall quadratic functions
can have zero, one or two x-intercepts and a maximum/minimum value.
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• Linear function: ie: f ( x) = x + 4 • Reciprocal of a Linear function: ie: f ( x) =
3 3 x − 12

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• Quadratic function: ie: f ( x) = −3 x 2 − 4 x + 6 • Reciprocal of a Quadratic function: ie: f ( x) = 2
2 x − 5x + 5

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Example 1: Create a graph for f ( x) = 2
, using the graph of f ( x) = x 2
x
Describe the key features:
a) x and y intercepts

b) vertical and horizontal asymptotes

c) asymptotic behaviour

f)increasing and decreasing intervals

d) domain and range

g) sketch f (x)

e) positive and negative intervals

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms. Caruso

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Example 2: Consider g ( x) = 2
. Hint: Examine the graph of f ( x) = x 2 − x − 2 .
x −x−2

Describe the key features:


a) the restrictions on x and state the domain of g(x)

b) x and y intercepts

c) vertical and horizontal asymptotes f) Range of g (x)

d) asymptotic behaviour g) sketch g (x)

e) the maximum point in the interval between the asymptotes Hint: Where is the vertex located
for a parabola?

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms. Caruso

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Example 3: Consider k ( x) = 2
x + 4x − 1

Describe the key features:


a) x and y intercepts

b) domain and range

c) vertical and horizontal asymptotes

d) asymptotic behaviour e) local max or min point

f)sketch k (x)
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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms. Caruso

Compare and sketch each of the following functions:


1 1 1 1
f ( x) = 2 f ( x) = f ( x) = 2
f ( x) = 2
x ( x − 1) 2 x −1 x +1

Communication: How do the graphs of reciprocal quadratic functions behave differently than the
graphs of reciprocal linear functions?

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms. Caruso

Slope and Rational Functions:

Interval of x

Sign of
f (x)
Sign of
slope
Change in
f (x)
Change in
slope

As x → ±∞ , slope ⇒

As x → V .A. , slope ⇒

Key Concepts:

• Rational functions can be analyzed using the key features: asymptotes, intercepts, slope
(positive, negative, increasing, decreasing), domain, range, and positive and negative
intervals.
• Reciprocals of quadratic functions with two zeros have three parts, with the middle one
reaching a max or min. point. This point is equidistant from the two vertical asymptotes.
• The behavior near the asymptotes is similar to that of reciprocals of linear functions.
All of the behaviors listed above can be predicted by analyzing the roots of the quadratic
relation in the denominator.

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MHF4U Rational Functions: 3.2 Reciprocal of a Quadratic Function Day 1 & 2 Ms. Caruso

Try the following:


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Determine the key features of the function f ( x) = 2
. Sketch the graph.
x +9

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