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The given function is h(x) = (6)/(x-2) - 1.
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| Point | x | y |
|---|---|---|
| y-intercept | 0 | −4 |
| x-intercept | 8 | 0 |
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9 stepsPart 6.1· 2 steps
The given function is .
For a rational function of the form :
The vertical asymptote is .
The horizontal asymptote is .
Identify the vertical asymptote.
The denominator cannot be zero, so .
The vertical asymptote is .
Identify the horizontal asymptote.
The constant term is .
The horizontal asymptote is .The equations of the asymptotes are:
Vertical asymptote:
Horizontal asymptote:
Part 6.2(8, 0)
Determine the x-intercept.
Set :
The x-intercept is .
Determine the y-intercept.
Set :
The y-intercept is .
Part 6.3
To sketch the graph of :
- Draw the vertical asymptote at as a dashed line.
- Draw the horizontal asymptote at as a dashed line.
- Plot the x-intercept at .
- Plot the y-intercept at .
- Since the numerator 6 is positive, the graph will have branches in the top-right and bottom-left sections relative to the asymptotes.
- Draw the branch that passes through , approaching from the left and from below.
- Draw the branch that passes through , approaching from the right and from above.
Part 6.4
Determine the values of for which for .
Set up the inequality.
Combine terms to a single fraction.
Find the critical points.
The numerator is zero when .
The denominator is zero when .
These points divide the number line into intervals: , , .Test each interval.
- For (e.g., ): . Since , the inequality holds for .
- For (e.g., ): . Since , the inequality does not hold for .
- For (e.g., ): . Since , the inequality holds for .
So, when or .
Consider the given domain .
We need to find the intersection of with .
- For : The part within is .
- For : The part within is .
The values of for which for are .
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