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Rational function facts for kids

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RationalDegree2byXedi
The rational function y = \frac{x^2-3x-2}{x^2-4}. The dotted lines are the asymptotes.
SlantAsymptoteError
The curve gets closer and closer to touching the asymptote (the red line) but never does.

A rational function is a polynomial divided by a polynomial. f(x) = x/x − 3 is a rational function.

An asymptote is a line that a curve gets closer and closer to touching but never does.

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