Use the given rational functions to answer the following questions. 1. Identify any vertical asymptotes 2. Identify any holes 3. Identify any x intercepts f(x) = x² + 2x - 3 x² + 8x + 15

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Section1.5: Polynomial And Rational Functions
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Use the given rational functions to answer the following questions.
1. Identify any vertical asymptotes
2. Identify any holes
3. Identify any x intercepts
f(x):
4. Identify any horizontal asymptotes
=
x² + 2x - 3
x² + 8x + 15
5. Graph the rational function. Graph the asymptotes using dashed lines.
DIY.
Transcribed Image Text:Use the given rational functions to answer the following questions. 1. Identify any vertical asymptotes 2. Identify any holes 3. Identify any x intercepts f(x): 4. Identify any horizontal asymptotes = x² + 2x - 3 x² + 8x + 15 5. Graph the rational function. Graph the asymptotes using dashed lines. DIY.
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