For Exercise, for the graph of y = f(x), a. Identify the x-intercepts. b. Identify any vertical asymptotes. c. Identify the horizontal asymptote or slant asymptote if applicable. d. Identify the y-intercept. (5x – 1)(x + 3) f(x) x + 2

Algebra for College Students
10th Edition
ISBN:9781285195780
Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters
Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters
Chapter9: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section9.6: More On Graphing Rational Functions
Problem 28PS
icon
Related questions
Question
For Exercise, for the graph of y = f(x),
a. Identify the x-intercepts.
b. Identify any vertical asymptotes.
c. Identify the horizontal asymptote or slant asymptote if applicable.
d. Identify the y-intercept.
(5x – 1)(x + 3)
f(x)
x + 2
Transcribed Image Text:For Exercise, for the graph of y = f(x), a. Identify the x-intercepts. b. Identify any vertical asymptotes. c. Identify the horizontal asymptote or slant asymptote if applicable. d. Identify the y-intercept. (5x – 1)(x + 3) f(x) x + 2
Expert Solution
Step 1

GIven y = f(x):

Algebra homework question answer, step 1, image 1

 

Step 2

(a) For the x-intercepts:

Put the y -coordinate is equal to zero.

That is:

Algebra homework question answer, step 2, image 1

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps with 9 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Algebra for College Students
Algebra for College Students
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285195780
Author:
Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)
Trigonometry
ISBN:
9781337278461
Author:
Ron Larson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781938168383
Author:
Jay Abramson
Publisher:
OpenStax
College Algebra (MindTap Course List)
College Algebra (MindTap Course List)
Algebra
ISBN:
9781305652231
Author:
R. David Gustafson, Jeff Hughes
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
College Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781337282291
Author:
Ron Larson
Publisher:
Cengage Learning