Algebra 1

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Chapter 11 - Rational Expressions and Functions - 11-7 Graphing Rational Functions - Lesson Check - Page 698: 5

Answer

$\frac{4x}{x+2}$

Work Step by Step

A rational function that has a vertical asymptote at $x=-2$ is $$ \frac{1}{x+2} .$$ To have a horizontal asymptote at $4$, the form of the rational expression should be $$ \frac{4\frac{x}{x}}{\frac{x}{x}+\frac{2}{x}}=\frac{4}{1+0}=4 .$$ Hence, combining the expressions above, a rational expression that has a vertical at $x=-2$ and a horizontal asymptote at $y=4$ is $$ \frac{4x}{x+2} .$$
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