Do Now: 8.10 Graph Rational Functions (Day 1)

How do you identify the y-intercept of a rational function?

• Set $y=0$ ,then solve

• Set the denominator equal to 0, then solve

• Set $x=0$ ,then solve

• Set the numerator equal to 0, then solve

How do you identify the equation of the vertical asymptote(s)?

• Set the numerator equal to 0, then solve

• Set the denominator of unsimplified expression equal to 0, then solve

• Set the denominator of the simplified expression equal to 0, then solve

• Set $x=0$ , then solve

For what case is the Horizontal Asymptote of a rational function  $y=0$  ?

•  Degree of Num. > Degree of Denom.

• Degree of Num. < Degree of Denom.

• Degree of Num. = Degree of Denom.

• Convert from Degrees to Radians

What is another name for removable discontinuity?

• Vertical Asymptote

• x-intercept

• Horizontal Asymptote

• Hole

How do you identify the x-intercept of a rational function (Select ALL That Apply)?

• Set $y=0$ ,then solve

• Set the denominator equal to 0, then solve

• Set $x=0$ ,then solve

• Set the numerator equal to 0, then solve

How do you determine the equation of the Horizontal Asymptote of a rational function when the degree of the numerator and denominator are the same?

• Divide the leading terms

• $y=0$

• There is no HA

• The HA is equal to the degree