The rational functions studied in this section all have the characteristic that the numerator and denominator do not share a common variable factor. We now investigate rational functions for which this is not the case. For Exercises 111-114,
a. Write the domain off in interval notation.
b. Simplify the rational expression defining the function.
c. Identify any vertical asymptotes.
d. Identify any other values of x (other than those corresponding to vertical asymptotes) for which the function is discontinuous.
e. Identify the graph of the function.
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