Precalculus (6th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 3.5 Rational Functions: Graphs, Applications, and Models - 3.5 Exercises - Page 381: 126

Answer

$(\frac{7\pm\sqrt {241}}{2}, 1)$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. We can identify its horizontal asymptote as $y=1$ (ratio of leading coefficients). Step 2. Let $f(x)=1$, we have $-3x^3-21x^2+43x+60=-6x^3+x^2+24x-20$ or $3x^3-22x^2+19x+80=0$ Step 3. Use synthetic division as shown in the figure, $x=5$ is a zero of the above equation but not a point on the curve (because a hole). Step 4. Use the quotient for the other zeros: $3x^2-7x-16=0$ which gives $x=\frac{7\pm\sqrt {7^2+4(3)(16)}}{2}=\frac{7\pm\sqrt {241}}{2}$ Step 5. Thus the intersects are $(\frac{7\pm\sqrt {241}}{2}, 1)$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.