Graphs of Rational Functions - Questions

Use all properties of rational functions such as range, domain, x-intercepts, y-intercepts, asymptotes, horizontal shift, vertical shift, compression and stretching to answer the questions suggested. Graph the function given before you answer your questions. The self test has a set of 10 questions on this page.

The answers are provided.

You are given 4 graphs, select the best possible answer.

Question 1

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 2

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x - 1} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 3

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x + 1}{x - 1} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 4

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2 + x - 2} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 5

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x + 2}{x^2 - 1} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 6

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x + 2}{x^2 - x - 2} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 7

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x - 1}{x^2 + x + 1} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 8

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 + x - 2}{x^2 - x - 2} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 9

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{1}{x^2 + x + 1} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

Question 10

Identify the graph of the rational function \( f \). \[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x}{x^2 - x - 2} \] Click here to see the 4 graphs.

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