Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions

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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem 97

Chapter 4, Problem 97

Use long division to rewrite the equation for g in the form quotient + remainder/divisor. Then use this form of the function's equation and transformations of f(x) = 1/x to graph g. g(x)=(3x−7)/(x−2)

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Identify the dividend and divisor for the long division: the dividend is the numerator $3x - 7$ and the divisor is the denominator $x - 2$.

Set up the long division by dividing the leading term of the dividend (\$3x$) by the leading term of the divisor ($x$), which gives the first term of the quotient.

Multiply the entire divisor $x - 2$ by the quotient term found in the previous step, then subtract this product from the dividend to find the remainder.

Express the original function $g(x) = \frac{3x - 7}{x - 2}$ as the sum of the quotient plus the remainder over the divisor, in the form $g(x) = \text{quotient} + \frac{\text{remainder}}{x - 2}$.

Use the rewritten form to analyze transformations of the parent function $f(x) = \frac{1}{x}$ by identifying shifts, stretches, or reflections based on the quotient and remainder terms.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Polynomial Long Division

Polynomial long division is a method used to divide one polynomial by another, similar to numerical long division. It helps rewrite a rational function as a quotient plus a remainder over the divisor, simplifying the expression for analysis and graphing.

Rational Functions and Their Graphs

A rational function is a ratio of two polynomials. Understanding its graph involves identifying asymptotes, intercepts, and behavior near undefined points, which can be clarified by rewriting the function using long division.

Transformations of the Parent Function f(x) = 1/x

The function f(x) = 1/x serves as a basic rational function with a hyperbola shape. Graphing related functions involves applying transformations like shifts, stretches, and reflections to this parent graph based on the rewritten form of the function.

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