General Form of a Rational Function
Compare the equation of a rational function to its graph. Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by linear factors and explore how the graph changes in response.
Launch GizmoGeneral Form of a Rational Function
Compare the equation of a rational function to its graph. Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by linear factors and explore how the graph changes in response.
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Rational Functions Puzzle
Students use the General Form of a Rational Function to connect the factors of a rational function to the... (more) x-intercepts, vertical asymptotes and holes. Students then put their knowledge into practice by assembling a puzzle matching a function's properties to its graphs and equation.
Best For:
Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
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This Gizmo shows the holes and asymptotes so much better than a graphing calculator.
Recommended for: Pre-CalculusGizmo User from New York