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Sketching Rational Functions CIE Centre A-level Further Pure Maths

Definition of rational function In this section we will be looking at functions of the form: where p and q are polynomials in x. Almost all of our examples will be restricted to degree 1 and degree 2. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Keep in mind that we will continue to need our basic theory (from P3) about division of polynomials and partial fractions.

Sketching is not plotting Curve sketching Let’s review some basic points to remember about sketching the curve of a function. Sketching is not plotting Gather all information before starting the sketch Mark on the intercepts - points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes (as best you can) Mark on the asymptotes (I will show you how to find them) Find the turning points and determine their nature (where possible) Draw smooth curves between these key features. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

We start with the simplest kind of rational function: Type 1: Linear/Linear We start with the simplest kind of rational function: Let’s try an example: For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. The curve cuts the y-axis at … -1/3 The curve cuts the x-axis at … -1

What are the asymptotes of these functions:- What is an asymptote? “An asymptote is a line which becomes a tangent to a curve as x or y tends to infinity” (p. 130) What are the asymptotes of these functions:- For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. We will restrict our discussion to linear asymptotes

Going back to our example: Type 1: Linear/linear Going back to our example: Finding the asymptotes. There are three types of asymptote:- Horizontal – of the form y = k, found by observing the behaviour as Vertical – of the form x = k, occur at points where the function is undefined. Oblique – of the form y = kx + c, found by observing the behaviour as . For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. What kind of asymptotes does f(x) have?

A: One vertical asymptote at x=3, one horizontal asymptote at y=1. Type 1: Linear/linear A: One vertical asymptote at x=3, one horizontal asymptote at y=1. Finding the vertical asymptotes is trivial for rational functions; they lie at the roots of the denominator. Find the horizontal asymptotes and oblique asymptotes sometimes requires more thought. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Technique: finding non-vertical asymptotes This method of argument is fine for type 1 (linear/linear), but it will trick us into a mistake with quadratic functions. Note this alternative approach: For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. By splitting into partial fractions, the asymptotic behaviour is observed directly.

Let’s sum up what we’ve learnt so far about this function: Type 1: Linear/linear Let’s sum up what we’ve learnt so far about this function: Intercepts the coordinate axes at: (0,-1/3) and (-1,0) Has vertical asymptote at x = 3 Has horizontal asymptote at y = 1 You can easily prove that there are no stationary points (how?). For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Let’s mark those details onto a graph…

Type 1: Linear/linear 1 -1 3 For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

This more rigorous approach Type 1: Linear/linear Note! -> Type 1 rational functions never cross their asymptotes. This can help identifying the curves. This more rigorous approach will help when studying the asymptotes of more complicated functions. It’s not necessary here. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. As x-> inf. , does the curve approach the horizontal asymptote from above or below?

A: Recall that the partial fractions form is: Type 1: Linear/linear A: Recall that the partial fractions form is: If x is greater than 3, f(x) > 1. By the same reason, the curve approaches the asymptote from below for x -> - inf. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. We are now ready to give the full sketch of the curve.

Type 1: Linear/linear For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear Find the points where the curve crosses the axes, and identify the vertical asymptote. A: (0,-1), (1,0), (-3/2,0). The vertical asymptote is x=-3. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Finding the vertical asymptotes is trivial for rational functions; they lie at the roots of the denominator. Find the horizontal asymptotes and oblique asymptotes sometimes requires more thought.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear Of course, y is “about” 2x for large x, but we can make a better linear approximation. There are two ways to prove it. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. First, we will use a binomial expansion.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. According to this analysis y=2x-5 is an oblique asymptote. Now we will use a different method.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. We have again obtained the same oblique asymptote. I hope you notice that polynomial division and partial fractions is the most natural way to analyse asymptotic behaviour. It also makes it easier to find stationary points.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear It is easier to differentiate the function in partial fractions form than the original polynomial form (needs quotient rule). Here you should find two stationary points have x-coordinates Task: Use the information we have gathered to sketch the “skeleton” of the graph. Also deduce the behaviour of the graph near the asymptotes to sketch the complete curve. Don’t forget to identify the stationary points and their nature. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Intercepts: (0,-1), (1,0), (-3/2,0). The vertical asymptote is x=-3. The oblique asymptote is y=2x-5. Stat. points as above.

Type 2: Quadratic/linear For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Type 3: Quadratic/Quadratic Find the points where the curve crosses the axes, and identify the vertical and horizontal asymptotes. A: (0,-5/6), (5,0), (-2,0). The vertical asymptotes are x=3, x=4. The horizontal asymptote is at y=1. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Note! We have a horizontal asymptote, not an oblique asymptote, just because the degree of the denominator and numerator are the same. Q: What’s the easy way to find the stationary points?

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic A: Differentiation can be much simpler if we express the function in partial fractions form: For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Often you won’t be asked to do this. Using this technique to find the range of f(x) is often a troublesome and slow process. Is there another way?

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic Which values of y correspond to values of x? For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic Does the curve cross any of its asymptotes? A: Yes. The type 3 curves will usually cross the horizontal asymptote once. So, you should always find out where this point is: For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. So, at (5.5,1) the curve crosses the asymptote.

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic An accurate sketch can be constructed now. Let me summarize all the information for you: Axis crossings at (5,0), (-2,0), (0,-5/6). Vertical asymptotes at x = 3, x = 4 Horizontal asymptote at y = 1. Curve crosses asymptote at x = 11/2. Turning points at Stationary values corresponding are: For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is. Draw the curve and mark on all the key features.

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic Large Scale view For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic Small Scale view For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.

Type 3: Quadratic/quadratic Bear in mind: A type 3 (quadratic/quadratic) rational function normally has two vertical asymptotes; the asymptotic behaviour is usually opposite on each side of each asymptote (+inf vs. –inf.). However if the roots of the denominator are repeated, these two asymptotes merge and so this rule is no longer obeyed. Also, if the denominator does not have real roots, then there are no vertical asymptotes at all. For the 4th order example given, ask students to give values of the ak coefficients The graph is a good subject for discussion of the nature of higher order polynomials Don’t forget to ask the students what a 1st order polynomial is.