Question

Graphing Rational Functions?

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

I have to graph
f(x)=\[\frac{ 1 }{ x + 1 }\]
I have an idea of what it will be because of the a, h and k values but am not sure how to approach the horizontal and vertical asymptotes. Those will help me get a more accurate graph.

Answer 3

Anyone have any ideas?

Answer 4

you can find the vertical asymptotes by setting the denominator equal to 0

Answer 5

@bibby so would the vertical asymptote would be x = 1?

Answer 6

if x+1=0
x=-1

Answer 7

@bibby Oh okay, that makes more sense, thank you very much. As for the horizontal asymptote? Since the highest degrees in the numerator and denominator are the same, does this mean I do not have a horizontal asymptote, y = 0?

Answer 8

this is what the graph looks like
I don't think the numerator/denominator have the same degree either