Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 4.3 The Graph of a Rational Function - 4.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 213: 66

Answer

$f(x)=\frac{3(x-2)(x+1)}{(x+5)(x-6)}$

Work Step by Step

If a function crosses/touches the x-axis at $x=a$ then in its numerator, $(x-a)$ must appear because that will make the value of the function $0$ there (because the x-axis is $y=0$). If a function has a vertical asymptote at $x=b$ then in its denominator, $(x-b)$ must appear because that will make the value of the function undefined there which is necessary for a vertical asymptote. We have to multiply the numerator by $c$ if $y=c$ is a horizontal asymptote. $f(x)=\frac{3(x-2)(x+1)}{(x+5)(x-6)}$ My classmate got the same function.
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