Precalculus (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 013421742X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13421-742-0

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Test - Page 404: 19

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given $f(x)=\frac{x^2-1}{x^2-9}=\frac{(x+1)(x-1)}{(x+3)(x-3)}$, we have $f(-x)=\frac{(-x)^2-1}{(-x)^2-9}=\frac{x^2-1}{x^2-9}=f(x)$, symmetric around the y-axis. Step 2. Vertical asymptote: $x=\pm3$ Step 3. Horizontal asymptote: $y=1$ Step 4. X-intercept: $x=\pm1$ Step 5. Y-intercept: $f(0)=\frac{1}{9}$ Step 6. Use test points as necessary to graph the function as shown.
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