Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 4 - 4.1 - Rational Functions and Asymptotes - 4.1 Exercises - Page 317: 55

Answer

$f(x)=\frac{2x^2+1}{x^2+x+2}$

Work Step by Step

We are looking for a rational function with denominator which has no real zeros and the same degree of the numerator and denominator, so that the quotient of the leading coefficients is $2$. Take a rational function: $$f(x)=\frac{2x^2+1}{x^2+x+2}$$ Finding the vertical asymptote by equating the denominator to $0$: $$x^2+x+2=0$$ $$x=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt{1^2-4(1)(2)}}{2(1)}=\frac{-1\pm\sqrt{-7}}{2}$$ Since the $x$-values are not real numbers, there is no vertical asymptote. Since the degrees of the numerator and the denominator are the same, take the quotient of leading coefficients of the numerator and denominator to find the horizontal asymptote: $$y=\frac{2}{1}$$ $$y=2$$
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