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Algebra Boot Camp 2

GRAPHING RATIONAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Determine the key features of the given rational functions as prompted by part a-f. Then graph on the grid provided. Make sure you draw and label x+4 your coordinate grid. (8 pts). y=

x2 + 6x + 8

a. Holes: b. x- intercept(s): c. y- intercept(s): d. horizontal asymptote(s): e. vertical asymptote(s): f. Domain (interval notation please): 2.) Determine the key features of the given rational functions as prompted by part a-f. Then graph on the grid provided. Make sure you draw 2 x 3label x 2 and y= 2 your coordinate grid. (8 pts). x x2 a. Holes: b. x- intercept(s): c. y- intercept(s): d. horizontal asymptote(s): e. vertical asymptote(s): f. Domain (interval notation please): 3.) Why is the domain an important thing to consider about functions?

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Operations of Fractions/Simplifying fractions

x 4 x x +1 4 x
1 2+ x

1.)

2.)

1 2 x

3.)

( x + h) 2 x 2 h

4.) What are some key elements to remember when dividing, adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions?

5.) Identify some common mistakes/ make of list of DONTs for simplifying fractions.

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