1. CHAPTER 9 SECTION 3 RATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS Algebra 2 Notes May 21, 2009

2. Homework #64 Answers 1) 22) 23) 24) 27) 29) 32) 53) D 55) B 56) F 57) A

3. Rational Functions  Rational Functions can be written as: Where P(x) and Q(x) are polynomial functions **Q(x) cannot equal 0!!

4. Points of Discontinuity

5. Finding Points of Discontinuity  THE DENOMINATOR CANNOT EQUAL 0!!  a)  b)

6. Holes and Asymptotes Pg 502

7. Finding Vertical Asymptotes

8. Finding Horizontal Asymptotes

9. Homework #65 Page 505 #1-6, 10-13, 19-21, 25, 27, 28 For #25, 27, 28 use a table of values. Check your graph using your calculator!!