Graphing Rational Functions Worksheets

Simplify rational expressions, solve rational equations and retain excluded domain values.

Before you begin

Factor polynomials, use exponent laws and solve equations with domain restrictions.

Worked example

For y = 1/(x + 2) + 2, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.

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  1. The denominator is zero at the vertical asymptote.
  2. As |x| grows, the reciprocal term approaches zero.
  3. Evaluate one unit to each side of the vertical asymptote.

Answer: Vertical: x = -2. Horizontal: y = 2. Points (-1, 3), (-3, 1).

Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

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  • Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
  • Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
  • Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.

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Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.

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For y = 1/(x - 1) - 2, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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2
For y = 1/(x + 2) + 1, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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3
For y = 1/(x - 2) - 1, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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4
For y = 1/(x - 1) + 0, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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5
For y = 1/(x + 1) - 2, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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For y = 1/(x + 1) + 1, find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes and two points for a sketch.
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Answer Key

1. Vertical: x = 1. Horizontal: y = -2. Points (2, -1), (0, -3).2. Vertical: x = -2. Horizontal: y = 1. Points (-1, 2), (-3, 0).3. Vertical: x = 2. Horizontal: y = -1. Points (3, 0), (1, -2).4. Vertical: x = 1. Horizontal: y = 0. Points (2, 1), (0, -1).5. Vertical: x = -1. Horizontal: y = -2. Points (0, -1), (-2, -3).6. Vertical: x = -1. Horizontal: y = 1. Points (0, 2), (-2, 0).

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