Let the rational function is .
The numerator of a rational function in lowest terms determines the
-intercepts of its graph.
observe the graph :
\The -intercept of the graph is
(even multiplicity; graph touches the
-axis).
So one possibility for the numerator is .
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The denominator of a rational function in lowest terms determines the vertical asymptotes of its graph.
observe the graph :
\The vertical asymptotes of the graph are and
.
Since approaches
to the left of
and
approaches
to the right of
,
is a factor of odd multiplicity in
.
Since approaches
to the left of
and
approaches
to the right of
,
is a factor of odd multiplicity in
.
A possibility for the denominator is .
Therefore, one possibility for the rational function .
One possibility; .
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