Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.4 Rational Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.4 - Exercises and Problems - Page 461: 4

Answer

Not rational

Work Step by Step

Due to the $3^x$, the numerator is not a polynomial and cannot be simplified to be one. Thus, it is not a rational function.
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