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: 69

Answer

A graph of a rational function will have a hole if the function is undefined at a value in such a way that the function actually approaches the "value" of the hole. E.g. $f(x)=x\cdot \frac{x-1}{x-1}$ is basically $y=x$ apart from the hole at $x=1$ but the function approaches $y=1$ at the hole too.

Work Step by Step

A graph of a rational function will have a hole if the function is undefined at a value in such a way that the function actually approaches the "value" of the hole. E.g. $f(x)=x\cdot \frac{x-1}{x-1}$ is basically $y=x$ apart from the hole at $x=1$ but the function approaches $y=1$ at the hole too.
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