8.1 - 8.4 Flashcards
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is a ratio of two polynomials
rational exspression
is a fraction that has ratio or polynomial in numerator, denominator, or both
complex rational exspression
is the inverse function; parent function f(x)=1/x
reciprocal function
is an open curve with 2 branches
hyperbola
is each piece of the graph of a rational function
branch
a line that a graph approaches but does not touch
asypmtote
is an asymtote along a line which is not horizontal or verticle
oblique asymptote
is when a function is undefined at a point which results in a hole in the graph
point discontinuity
contains one or more rational expressions and includes an equal sign
rational function
“Y=KX”
Direct Variation
occurs when one quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantites
Joint variation
occurs when one qunatity vaires directly and or inversely as two or more other quantites
Combined Variation